Laboratory Safety Quiz

What should you do before starting work in the laboratory?

• Read and study the laboratory investigation

• Put on a fire blanket

• Start experimenting immediately

• Ask a friend for help

What should you do if you're unsure about a procedure in the lab?

• Guess and proceed with the experiment

• Consult the lab manual

• Ask a friend

• Skip that part of the experiment

Which of the following is considered appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Sunglasses

• Regular eyeglasses

• Safety goggles or face shield

• Contact lenses

What is the correct procedure for extinguishing a fire using a fire extinguisher?

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull, Aim, Sweep

• Spray randomly until the fire goes out

What should you do with broken glassware?

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Place it in the broken glass container and inform Mrs. Chrzan

• Leave it on the floor

• Use it carefully

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when handling chemicals?

• Wearing safety goggles

• Smelling them directly from the container

• Using the wafting method to smell them, when instructed to do so

• Wearing appropriate gloves

What should you do with unused chemicals after an experiment?

• Pour them down the drain

• Return them to the reagent containers

• Dispose of them according to Mrs. Chrzan's instructions

• Keep them for future experiments

How should you handle hot glassware?

• With bare hands

• Using beaker tongs or insulated gloves

• Blowing on it to cool it down quickly

• With a bulky oven mitt

What should you do at the end of the lab session?

• Leave everything as it is and exit the lab

• Clean the work area, wash and store materials and equipment, and turn off utilities

• Run out of the lab as quickly as possible

• Leave any materials in the sinks for the next class

What should you do before starting the lab?

• Tie back long hair

• Tuck in loose clothing

• Take off dangly jewelry

• All of the above