Lab Safety Cartoon

1. List 3 unsafe activities showsn in the illustration and explain why each is unsafe.

2. List 3 correct lab procedures depicted in the illustration.

3. What should Bob do after the accident?

4. What should Sue have done to avoid an accident?

5. What are three things shown in the lab that should not be there?

6. Compare Joe and Carl's lab techiques. Who is doing it the correct way?

7. What will happen to Ray and Tim when the teacher catches them?

8. What is Betty doing wrong?

9. Look around your own lab or classroom. Describe the location of any safety equipment you see.

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