6th's Lab Safety Review Quiz

If you have long hair you should:

• tie your hair back

• keep it loose and flowing

• only tie back some of it

You should prepare for a lab by reading the instructions:

• before beginning the lab
• it's not necessary to review
• while you are conducting the lab
• a week after the lab

Bob has two glass beakers. One he had heated and the other was at room temperature. He needs to dispose of the liquid that is room temperature. However, he can remember which one was hot.

What should he do?

• Touch both to see which is hot.

• Use a thermometer to see which is at room temperature.

• Ask a friend to touch both to see which is hot

Destiny is working with liquids that could corrode (ruin) her favorite outfit. What should she wear to help prevent her clothes from being messed up?

• oversized t-shirt

• a skirt apron

• a lab coat

While conducting a lab experiment, you should:

• follow all written and verbal instructions
• know all safety procedures
• wear all appropriate safety attire
• all answers are correct

The correct way to move about the lab is to:

• run
• hurry
• walk
• skin

John has a container of a chemical that needs to be stored. He is not sure about the storage conditions. What should he do?

• Store it in a random place

• Check the chemical's safety data sheet/ask the instructor

• Ask a friend to store it

Emma is working with a substance that can cause skin irritation. What should she wear to protect her skin?

• Short sleeves

• Long sleeves and gloves

• A tank top

In the event of broken equipment, 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

True or False:

It's okay for students to work alone in the lab.

• True

• False