Lab Safety Quiz

When you are smelling a chemical, you should

• whiff
• waft
• take a deep breath
• smell it for as long as you can

Which of the following should you do when you spill a chemical?

• Let it air dry where it is.

• Wash it off with cool water.

• Soak it up with a paper towel and throw the towel in the garbage.

• Tell the teacher and he or she will tell you how to clean it up.

• None of the above.

Which of the following must you do when working with fire? (Can choose multiple)

• Tie back any long hair and loose clothing.

• Use safety goggles.

• Have a small bucket of water available in case of an uncontrolled fire.

When working with chemicals you must always wear which of the following?

• Safety goggles

• Lab apron

• Protective gloves

What is the proper way to clean up the broken glass when a piece of glassware is broken in the classroom?

• Use a broom and dustpan to collect the glass and place it in the garbage.

• Remove the large pieces with your hand and dispose of them in the garbage. Then use the broom and dustpan to collect the small pieces.

• Use a paper towel to collect the pieces and then dispose of it in the glass disposal box.

• Use a broom and dustpan to collect the pieces and then dispose of it in the glass disposal box.

What is your first step when entering the classroom when a lab is set up?

• To sit quietly and wait for directions to begin.

• To begin working immediately.

• Smell any chemicals (by using the wafting method) to determine what you are using.

If you should get a dangerous chemical on your skin, then which of the following should you do?

• Let the teacher know and immediately flush with water for 10 minutes (or until the teacher tells you to stop).

• Let the teacher know and immediately flush with water for 20 minutes (or until the teacher tells you to stop).

• Let the teacher know and immediately flush with water for 30 minutes (or until the teacher tells you to stop).

You examine a piece of glassware and find it has a chip on the edge. What should you do?

• As long as the chip is small, you may use it anyhow.

• Attempt to repair the chip with tape and use it if you can fix the chip with tape.

• Do not use the piece of glassware.

When should you be wearing safety goggles? (Can choose multiple)

• When working with fire.

• When working with chemicals.

• When working with glassware.

What is the name of this lab equipment?

• Fire Extinguisher

• Eyewash Station

• Safety Shower

• Fume Hood