Lab Safety Quiz

Goggles are worn during science experiments -

• to avoid eye strain

• to improve vision

• any time chemicals, heat, or sediments are used to protect your eyes

• only if you don't have glasses

If you don't understand the directions or part of a lab procedure, you should -

• skip it and go to the next part

• ask the teacher before you start

• figure it out as you do the lab

• try several methods until something works

After completing an experiment, all material waste should be -

• dumped into the sink

• left at your table for the next class

• taken home

• disposed of according to your teacher's directions

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -

• visit the school nurse after class

• tell the teacher at once

• apply first aid yourself

• see a doctor after school

When getting glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should -

• clean any glassware that looks dirty

• All of these

• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is needed

• examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks

Gloves are use in a Forensics for:

• To handle hot glassware

• To protect your hands from contamination with chemicals, fluids, and other substances

• To prevent your fingerprints been part of the crime scene.

• All of the above

Any spill on the floor can cause an accident. Always clean it up -

• during clean up time

• when you have time

• at the end of the day

• at once

Always use the following to handle hot objects:

• clamps

• tongs

• heat resistant gloves

• All of the above

Cleaning up the science classroom is the job of -

• each student

• new students

• only the teacher

• old students

Lab aprons are for -

• others to put away

• when you are wearing your best clothes

• wiping your hands

• the protection of you and your clothing