Lab Safety Refresher

The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...

• using glassware.
• using chemicals.
• using heat/fire.
• using any of the above.

To be read accurately, one must place a graduated cylinder on a flat surface and measure at the bottom of the _______________ curve.

• Centrifugal
• Capillary
• Meniscus
• Infinity

If your equipment is broken, what should you do?

• stop using the equipment and report it immediately

• continue using the equipment and report it immediately

• stop using the equipment and report it later

• continue using the equipment and report it later

When you clean up the lab, you should follow the directions of:

• the teacher

• your lab partner

• yourself

• you don't have to clean up

When is it OK to eat or drink during an experiment?

• Always
• Never

What should you do after completing a lab in which chemicals or biological specimens were used?

• Wipe your hands on your clothing

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Wipe your hands with a paper towel

• Rub some skin lotion on your hands

What are the consequences of ignoring lab safety?

• You get hurt

• You fail the lab

• You lose lab privileges

• You bring about the zombie apocalypse

Accidents often occur because of _____________.

• failure to use common sense
• failure to follow instructions
• making mistakes
• all of the above

Which of the following are not allowed in the lab?

• food
• drinks
• gum
• all of the above

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as ________.

• A face shield.

• Safety goggles/glasses.

• Splash proof chemical goggles.

• None of these.