1. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is eating in the lab.
2. Why is this a safety issue?
Eating in the lab can lead to accidental ingestion of chemicals.
3. What should the student do instead?
The student should not eat or drink in the lab.
4. What is the problem with this picture?
Students are not wearing safety goggles.
5. Why is this a safety issue?
Not wearing goggles risks eye injury from chemical splashes.
6. What should the students do instead?
All students must wear safety goggles during experiments.
7. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is heating a test tube directly over a Bunsen burner without pointing it away.
8. Why is this a safety issue?
Pointing the test tube toward oneself or others can cause hot liquid or gas to spray out and cause burns.
9. What should the student do instead?
The student should point the test tube away from themselves and others while heating.
10. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is pouring chemicals without using a funnel or proper technique.
11. Why is this a safety issue?
Spilling chemicals can cause skin burns, damage surfaces, or create hazardous fumes.
12. What should the student do instead?
Use appropriate equipment like funnels and pour slowly with control.
13. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is running in the lab.
14. Why is this a safety issue?
Running increases the risk of tripping, falling, or knocking over equipment or chemicals.
15. What should the student do instead?
Walk carefully and maintain control at all times in the lab.
16. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is not tying back long hair.
17. Why is this a safety issue?
Loose hair can catch fire near open flames or get caught in equipment.
18. What should the student do instead?
Tie back long hair securely before starting any lab activity.
19. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is mixing unknown chemicals without supervision or knowledge.
20. Why is this a safety issue?
Mixing unknown substances can cause dangerous reactions, explosions, or toxic fumes.
21. What should the student do instead?
Only mix chemicals as instructed by the teacher and under supervision.
22. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is not cleaning up spills immediately.
23. Why is this a safety issue?
Spills can cause slips, contamination, or chemical reactions if left unattended.
24. What should the student do instead?
Clean up spills immediately using proper procedures and materials.
25. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is not reading instructions before starting an experiment.
26. Why is this a safety issue?
Skipping instructions can lead to improper handling of materials and accidents.
27. What should the student do instead?
Read all instructions carefully before beginning any procedure.
28. What is the problem with this picture?
A student is using broken or chipped glassware.
29. Why is this a safety issue?
Damaged glassware can break during use, causing cuts or spills.
30. What should the student do instead?
Report damaged equipment and use only intact, approved glassware.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of safety in the laboratory worksheet answers.
