Safety and Compliance Flashcards

In a lab, what does a symbol showing a flame typically indicate on a chemical label?

Answer: The chemical is flammable

A flame pictogram warns that the substance can catch fire easily.

During an outdoor field investigation, which practice best keeps students safe?

Answer: Staying with a partner or group and following teacher boundaries

Working in groups within set boundaries reduces risk of injury or getting lost.

Why should electrical cords in a lab be kept away from sinks and water?

Answer: Water conducts electricity and increases shock risk

Water can create a path for electric current, causing shock or short circuits.

Which type of footwear is most appropriate for a science lab?

Answer: Closed-toe shoes

Closed-toe shoes protect feet from spills and dropped glass.

A student feels dizzy after working with a chemical. What should they do?

Answer: Tell the teacher immediately and move to fresh air

Dizziness may signal exposure, so the teacher must be told and the student moved to fresh air.

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

Answer: To remove harmful vapors from the work area

A fume hood ventilates and removes toxic or irritating vapors away from people.

When should students wash their hands during a lab activity?

Answer: At the end of the lab and after handling chemicals or living things

Washing hands after the lab removes residue from chemicals or organisms, even if gloves were worn.