Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do with long hair in a lab?

• Leave it loose

• Cover it with a lab coat

• Tie it back

• Wear a hat

Why should you wear closed toed shoes in a lab?

• To avoid pouring toxic substances on your feet

• To look professional

• To keep your feet warm

• To match your outfit

What should you do if you accidentally break glassware in a lab?

• Use a broom and dustpan to clean it up

• Leave it for someone else to clean up

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Pick it up with your hands

Why is it important to wear gloves in a lab?

• To keep your hands warm

• To look fashionable

• To avoid getting your hands dirty

• To avoid getting chemicals on your skin

What should you do if you feel something has gotten in your eyes in a lab?

• Rub your eyes with your hands

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore it

• Use the eyewash station

What does MSDS stand for in a lab?

• Material Science Data Sheet

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Medical Science Data Sheet

• Medical Safety Data Sheet

What should you do with chemicals after using them in a lab?

• Dispose of them properly

• Pour them back into the original bottle

• Drink them

• Leave them out on the lab table

What should you do if you see glassware that is chipped in a lab?

• Don't use it and tell your instructor

• Use it anyway

• Tell your instructor and use it

• Throw it in the regular trash

What should you do if you are in a lab with an open flame?

• Ignore the flame

• Play with the flame

• Keep all flammable materials away from the flame

• Keep all flammable materials near the flame

What should you do if you are heating a test tube in a lab?

• Use tongs or heat protective gloves to handle it

• Wear gloves

• Use your bare hands to handle it

• Point it towards you