Lab Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of wearing safety goggles in a laboratory?

• To look stylish

• To protect your eyes from harmful chemicals and debris

• To see better

• To keep your eyes warm

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is the correct procedure for smelling a chemical in the lab?

• Directly inhale the fumes

• Waft the fumes towards your nose with your hand

• Put your nose close to the container

• Do not smell any chemicals

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important to know the location of the emergency shower in a laboratory?

• To take a shower after the experiment

• To wash off any chemicals that may spill on your body

• To clean the lab equipment

• To wash your hands

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If a chemical spill occurs, what is the first action you should take?

• Clean it up immediately

• Notify the teacher or lab supervisor

• Ignore it

• Continue with your experiment

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following items should NOT be worn in the lab?

• Safety goggles

• Loose clothing

• Lab coat

• Closed-toe shoes

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why it is important to tie back long hair during a lab experiment.

• To look neat

• To prevent hair from catching fire or getting into chemicals

• To avoid distractions

• To keep hair clean

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the first thing to do if you break a glass beaker in the lab.

• Sweep it up with a broom and dustpan, and dispose of it in a designated glass disposal container

• Pick up the pieces with your hands

• Tell you teacher

• Ignore it and continue working

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What should you do if you accidentally get a chemical in your eye?

• Rub your eye vigorously

• Rinse your eye with water for at least 15 minutes and notify the teacher

• Close your eye and wait for the pain to subside

• Use a tissue to wipe your eye

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the correct way to dispose of chemical waste in the lab.

• Pour it down the sink

• Follow the teacher's instructions and use designated waste containers

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Leave it on the lab bench

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is it important to read the label on a chemical container before using it?

• To know the chemical's name

• To understand the hazards and proper handling instructions

• To see the color of the label

• To check the expiration date

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept