Lab Safety Quiz

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

• To store hazardous chemicals

• To suck all the air out of the lab to prevent breathing in noxious fumes

• To provide extra lighting for experiments

• To regulate the temperature in the lab

What is the purpose of the HazMat diamond?

• To indicate the type of music allowed in the lab

• To mark the location of emergency exits

• To display the lab's safety rating

• To provide information about the chemical's health, flammability, and reactivity

Why should you never wash out a vial you aren't familiar with in the lab?

• Because it could lead to a significant laboratory injury

• Because it could damage the vial

• Because it's against lab rules

• Because it's a waste of time

What should you do if you feel like your eyes are starting to tingle or hurt in the lab?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use the eye wash station

• Rub your eyes to relieve the discomfort

• Take a break and go outside

What is the most common source of cuts and punctures in the lab?

• Wearing inappropriate clothing

• Using laboratory machinery

• Cleaning up broken glass

• Handling hazardous chemicals

What should you do if you spill a significant amount of hazardous chemical on your pants in the lab?

• Continue working and ignore the spill

• Use a small amount of water to rinse it off

• Take off your pants immediately

• Wait for someone to help you clean it up

What is the purpose of an MSDS in a laboratory?

• To record the results of lab experiments

• To give details about the terrible things a chemical might do to you

• To list the names of the lab personnel

• To provide information about the lab's schedule

What is the recommended clothing to wear in a lab?

• Skirts and sandals

• Long pants, closed-toed shoes, and socks

• Shorts and tank tops

• Muscle shirts and exposed midriffs

What is the purpose of a laboratory apron?

• To make a fashion statement

• To provide extra warmth in the lab

• To protect your clothes from getting dirty

• To protect you from hazardous substances

What should you do if you need to dispose of a chemical in the lab?

• Dump it down the sink with lots of water

• Put it in any waste container

• Ask your lab partner to dispose of it for you

• Always know the right way to dispose of it before using it