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Safety in Science

Question 5 • Madison 2017 Phy Sci A-35 SS

Which scenario shows poor laboratory safety?

Answer
A
Nancy wears her safety goggles over her glasses in lab.
B
Justine notices a chip at the top of the beaker, considers using it, but then asks her teacher if she should use it.
C
Sanjeet brought a change of shoes into lab because he was wearing sandals.
D
Wyatt has low blood sugar, so he brings a granola bar to eat in lab so that he doesn’t have an incident during lab.

Explanation

Food should not be eaten in a laboratory because it can become contaminated by chemicals or other hazardous materials. Wyatt should tell the teacher about his low blood sugar and follow the teacher’s directions rather than bring a granola bar to eat in lab. The other scenarios describe sensible safety actions, such as wearing goggles and checking with the teacher about damaged glassware.

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