Lab Safety Quiz

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed and used near

• an open door

• an open flame

• another student

• a sink

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

• to avoid straining your eyes

• to improve your vision

• only if you dont wear eye glasses or contact lenses

• any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

• figure it out as you do the lab

• try several methods unitl something works

• ask the instructor before proceeding

• skip it and go to the next part

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

• left at your lab station for the next class

• disposed of according to your instructor's directions

• dumped in the sink

• taken home

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should...

• Use a rubber hot pad holder or tongs

• use a paper towel

• pick up the end that looks cold

• pour cold water on it

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

• sandals

• open toed shoes

• closed toed shoes

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• always against the rules

• okay

• not dangerous

• okay if you are working alone

If acid is splashed on you skin, wash at once with

• a strong detergent

• oil

• a weaker acid

• plenty of water

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

• treat your hands with skin lotion

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

• wipe your hands on your face

• wipe your hands on your clothes

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

• visist the school nurse after class

• see a doctor after school

• tell the science instructor at once

• apply first aid yourself