Science Laboratory Safety Quiz

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

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Ignore it and proceed with the experiment

• Ask your instructor before proceeding

• Guess and follow your instincts

• Ask a fellow student for help

What should you do with chemical waste in the laboratory?

• Pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it as instructed by the instructor

• Leave it on the lab table

• Mix it with other chemicals

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What type of clothing is required when chemicals, heat, or glassware are used in the lab?

• Regular clothing

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat

• Gloves

What is the correct procedure if you or your lab partner is hurt?

• Ignore the injury and continue working

• Report it immediately to the instructor

• Wait until the end of the class to report it

• Ask another student for help

How should you handle preserved biological materials after completing your experiment?

• Leave them in the sink

• Follow the disposal instructions given by the instructor

• Store them in your personal locker

• Mix them with other lab waste

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

• Guess and try to use it

• Ask your instructor for help

• Ask a fellow student for help

• Ignore it and proceed with the experiment

What should you do if you are assigned a laboratory station at which to work?

• Work at any station you prefer

• Only work at the assigned station

• Share the station with other students

• Move to another station if you prefer

What should you do if you need to handle living organisms in the lab?

• Handle them in any manner you prefer

• Handle them in a humane manner

• Avoid handling them

• Only handle them with gloves

What should you never use to fill a pipet?

• A rubber bulb or pipet pump

• Your mouth

• A syringe

• A funnel