Lab Safety Lessons

Fire blanket

Eye wash station

Shower

Fire extinguisher

Exit window

Just fire extinguisher

False

True

Three students in the lab.

Jodi’s hair should be tied back.

Mac's keeps working as Jodi hair is in fire.

Jodi should not lean over a lit burner

Mac is pointing the test tube toward another person.

Kimberly, should have used the emergency blanket to put out the fire in Jodi’s hair.

Jodi should be wearing safety goggles

Kimberly is wearing safety goggles.

Mac is wearing an apron and gloves.

Jarvis is picking up broken laboratory glassware with his bare hands.

Jarvis is using a trash can instead of a dustpan.

Jarvis is smiling.

Jarvis

Penny

Meredith

No

Yes

No materials should be taken from the lab for any reason. Ernie could damage the equipment. Additionally, some materials are hazardous and require special disposal procedures.

Nothing, Ernie's looks happy.

Lydia is using an apron.

Lydia is wearing safety gloves.

Lydia is making sure that her glassware is not cracked, chipped, or otherwise broken before she uses it for her experiment. This step prevents breakage, unnecessary cleanup, and exposure to heated substances.