Science Safety Quiz

If you accidentally wear contact lenses in the lab, what should you do?

• A. Not tell anyone
• B. Not wear goggles
• C. Tell the teacher
•  D. Borrow someone else's glasses

If a lab fire erupts, immediately:

•  A. Notify (or tell) your teacher
• B. Run and scream
• C. Throw water at the fire
•  D. Open the windows

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as:

• A. A shield
• B. Goggles
•   C. A mask
•  D. None of the above

If you have been injured in the lab, what should you do first?

• A. Apply the first aid yourself
• B. Go to doctor after school in a few hours
• C Tell your science teacher immediately
• D. Not tell anyone

Flammable materials should never be dispensed (or used) near:

• A. An open door
• B. An open flame
• C.Another student
• D. A sink

If you see a science experiment set up in the classroom...

• do not touch anything until instructed.
• immediately begin working on the lab.
• go and check all equipment.
• walk around and check each station.

You may eat or drink in the science laboratory...

• after you have washed your hands.
• on the days you are not doing a lab.
• only from the beakers.
• at no time unless given teacher approval.

Safety goggles are worn in the laboratory...

• to avoid eye strain.
• to improve your vision.
• only if you don't have corrective glasses.
• any time chemicals are used or glassware is heated.

Which of the following should not be worn during laboratory activities?

• loose clothing
• dangling jewelry
• open-toed shoes
• all of the above

After completing an experiment in the lab, all chemical wastes should be:

•  poured down the sink.
•   disposed of according to the teacher's directions.
• thrown at other students.
• taken home to play with.