Lab Safety Quick Quiz

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

• to avoid eye strain

• to improve your vision

• only if you do not already wear glasses

• any time chemical, heat, or glass are used

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

• Figure it out as you go

• Try until something works

• Ask the teacher

• Skip it and go to the next part

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

• left at your desk

• dumped in the sink

• disposed of according to the teachers directions

• taken home

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

• Tell the teacher.
• Sweep up the glass.
• Pick up the glass with your hands.
• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

• before doing the lab
• while doing the lab
• after doing the lab
• only if you think you really need it

When in the lab...

• long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
• closed toe shoes should be worn
• long hair should be pulled back
• all of the above

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

• visit school nurse
• text your parent
• see a doctor after school
• tell teacher immediatly

Know the ________________ all safety equipment including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and eye-wash station

• manufacturer
• location and how to operate
• expiration date for
• materials used in

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

Which of the following footwear is best in the laboratory?

• sandals

• rain boots

• closed-toed shoes

• heels