Science Safety Quiz

What is the first thing you should do in the lab?

• gather supplies

• put on safety gear

• read the instructions

• turn on lab equipment

Which object is least likely to get caught in mechanical equipment?

• a fitted lab coat

• a loose scarf

• dangly earrings

• long hair

All spills in the laboratory:

• are dangerous

• can be cleaned with soap

• should be reported to a teacher

• require you to shower

Having an organized work area can help you:

• find materials easily

• prevent accidents

• clean up faster

• all of the above

A broken piece of glass should be discarded in a:

• garbage can

• sink

• recycling bin

• sharp objects container

Which piece of equipment is responsible for the most common type of lab injury?

• a microscope

• goggles

• a heat lamp/candle

• a lab coat

Pour a liquid down the drain only if:

• it is clear

• it is acidic

• you smell it first

• your teacher tells you to

How should you smell a substance correctly?

• putting your nose straight into it

• using your hand to fan it towards your nose

• putting your finger into the substance and sticking it up your nose

• having your enemy smell it first