Lab Safety Quiz

Whom should you call in case of an emergency?

• Nobody

• A friend

• The teacher

• Anyone

Why is smoking not permitted in the lab?

• It is inconvenient

• The lab could blow up

• It's bad for your health

• There are no ashtrays in the lab

What would immediately be used if your clothing caught on fire or if a large chemical spill had occurred on your clothing?

• fire extinguisher

• eye-wash fountain

• laboratory sinks

• safety shower

What should be worn in a laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of eye injury?

• corrective lenses

• safety goggles

• a mask

• contact lens

What should be done if a chemical gets in the eye?

• use the eye-wash station

• notify the teacher, then use the eye-wash station

• use the eye-wash station, then return to the experiment

• nothing, unless the chemical causes discomfort

Describe the procedure used to operate a fire extinguisher

• Aim the extinquisher hose/nozzle at the base of the fire and then squeeze the handle.

• Aim the extinguisher in the general area of the fire and then squeeze the handle.

• Remove pin from handle, aim the extinguisher hose/nozzle at the base of the fire, and then  squeeze the handle

• Remove pin from handle and then squeeze the handle.

How can a small contained fire be extinguished most easily?

• call the teacher

• use water

• smother the fire with a small container (i.e. a beaker)

• use a fire extinguisher

What precautions are needed with long hair?

• keep long hair tied back and away from open flames

• must be shampooed

• no long hair is allowed in the lab

• no precautions are needed

What type of footwear is required in the lab?

• shoes are optional

• slippers

• 3 inch heels

• hard soled, covered shoes

Eating and drinking in the laboratory is not permitted because

• the stockroom serves appetizers

• you could be poisoned

• the wouldn't be enough time to finish the experiment

• the lab would become quite messy with this type of activity