Laboratory Safety Quiz

What should you do before participating in any laboratory experiment according to the Student Safety Contract?

• Review the laboratory procedures with the instructor

• Conduct the experiment as you think it should be done

• Start the experiment immediately to save time

• Work on the experiment alone without supervision

According to the safety contract, what is the proper way to dispose of chemical waste?

• Pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it in the regular trash

• Check the label of all waste containers twice before adding your chemical waste

• Leave it on the lab table for the instructor to handle

What type of clothing is recommended for laboratory activities?

• The latest fashion trends

• Loose and baggy clothing

• Clothing that is appropriate for a gym workout

• Clothing that properly covers the body and is secured

If a fire drill occurs during a laboratory period, what should be done with containers that have gas valves turned off?

• Leave them as they are and exit immediately

• Take them with you outside

• Ensure all gas valves are turned off and all electrical equipment is turned off

• Ask the instructor for specific instructions

What should you do if you are injured or there is an accident in the lab?

• Wait until the lab period is over to report it

• Clean the injury yourself and continue working

• Report any accident immediately, no matter how trivial it may appear

• Only report the accident if it's serious

How should you handle chemicals in the lab according to the safety contract?

• Taste or smell them to determine their properties

• Handle them as you would in your own kitchen

• Handle all chemicals in a responsible and loving manner

• Do not taste or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so

When transferring reagents from one container to another, how should you hold the containers?

• At any angle that is convenient

• With one hand

• Away from your body

• Close to your body

What must you do if you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• Try to figure it out yourself

• Ask a classmate for help

• Use it carefully and hope for the best

• Ask the instructor for help

What should you do before removing an electrical plug from its socket?

• Pull the plug out quickly

• Turn off the electrical device

• Yank the cord out

• Check if the device is still running

What is the proper way to handle broken glass?

• Pick it up with your bare hands

• Sweep it into the trash

• Use a brush and dustpan to clean up

• Leave it for someone else to clean