Laboratory Safety Quiz

What should you do when first entering the science laboratory?

• Touch all the equipment

• Conduct experiments immediately

• Do not touch any equipment until instructed

• Eat food

How should you conduct yourself in the laboratory?

• Engage in horseplay

• Be responsible at all times

• Play practical jokes

• Ignore safety rules

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

• Ignore it

• Ask your teacher before proceeding

• Guess what to do

• Ask a fellow student

What is prohibited in the laboratory?

• Following instructions

• Unauthorized experiments

• Wearing safety goggles

• Using prescribed apparatus

When are students required to wear goggles in the laboratory?

• Only when handling glassware

• Only when handling chemicals

• Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

• Only when instructed by the teacher

How should long hair be managed during laboratory activities?

• Left loose

• Tied back and secured

• Covered with a hat

• Cut short

What type of clothing should be avoided in the laboratory?

• Tight clothing

• Loose baggy clothing

• Short-sleeved shirts

• Closed-toe shoes

What should be worn during laboratory activities to protect skin and clothing?

• Lab aprons and/or gloves

• Sunglasses

• Open-toe shoes

• Hats

What should you do if you need to smell a chemical during an investigation?

• Inhale fumes directly from the container

• Gently wave your hand over the container

• Place your head into the fume hood

• Taste the chemical

What should you do before removing any contents from a chemical container?

• Check the label once

• Check the label twice

• Shake the container

• Open the container immediately