Lab Safety Basics

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a lab?

• Flip-flops

• Safety goggles

• Baseball cap

• Sunglasses

What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical on your skin?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Rinse the affected area with water immediately

• Cover it with a bandage

• Wipe it off with a cloth

What is the first thing you should do in case of a fire in the lab?

• Run out of the building

• Use the fire extinguisher if you are trained

• Call your friend for help

• Continue with your experiment

Which of the following is NOT appropriate lab attire?

• Closed-toe shoes

• Long pants

• Loose, flowing sleeves

• Lab coat

How should you handle glassware to ensure equipment safety?

• Use it even if it has cracks

• Handle it with care and check for any damage before use

• Throw it away after one use

• Use it for mixing chemicals without checking

What should you do with chemical waste after an experiment?

• Pour it down the sink

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Follow the lab's waste disposal guidelines

• Leave it on the lab bench

Why is it important to wear gloves when handling chemicals?

• To keep your hands warm

• To protect your hands from harmful substances

• To look professional

• To avoid leaving fingerprints

What should you do if you break a piece of glassware in the lab?

• Pick up the pieces with your hands

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Notify the teacher and use a broom and dustpan to clean it up

• Kick the pieces under the table

Which of the following is a proper way to smell a chemical if instructed to do so?

• Directly inhale from the container

• Waft the fumes towards your nose with your hand

• Dip your finger in it and smell your finger

• Smell it from a distance of 1 inch

What should you do if you are unsure about how to dispose of a particular chemical?

• Guess and dispose of it in the sink

• Ask your teacher or follow the lab's disposal guidelines

• Leave it on the lab bench

• Mix it with other chemicals to neutralize it