Lab Safety Quiz

Taylor was conducting a lab experiment where she was heating an unknown chemical in a beaker. The chemical heated up quickly and splashed into her eyes. What should she do?

• She should immediately flush her eyes with running water at the eye wash station for 15 minutes and tell the teacher.

• She should go to the restroom and rinse with water because the water is better there.

• She should tell her lab partner and splash some water on her face.

• She should immediately start rubbing her eyes and keep them closed shut for 15 minutes.

What type of footwear is required in a lab?

• Any type of shoe may be worn.

• Open-toe shoes

• Closed-toe shoes

• Sandals

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

• wipe your hands on a towel

• treat your hands with skin lotion

• wipe your hands on your clothes

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

Students complete a laboratory investigation during class. Who is responsible for returning the materials to their proper location at the end of the lab?

• The students who did the lab investigation.

• The students in the next class period who are entering the classroom.

• The school custodians.

• The science teacher.

Students are using heat, chemicals and glassware in a laboratory experiment. Which of these is the best method of eye protection?

• Safety goggles

• Contact lenses

• Prescription glasses

• Eye protection is not needed

Which of the following should not be close to flammable materials?

• A sink

• An open door

• An open flame/lighted burner

• Another student

A student spills a chemical in the laboratory. What should they do FIRST?

• Clean it up before the teacher notices the spill

• Tell the teacher

• Let it evaporate

• Pour water on it

Which of these is the best reason to keep all the classroom aisles and walkways clear?

• To allow students to safely exit the classroom

• To allow the room to be cleaned

• To make class notes easier to find

• To make the classroom attractive

Taking materials from the science laboratory is:

• Not permitted

• Permitted if it is not an acid

• Permitted if it is not glassware

• Permitted if the material is not dangerous

While heating a test tube you should

• point it away from yourself and others.

• aim it toward your lab partner.

• heat it in only one spot.

• all of the above