Lab Safety Test

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

• True
• False

You, the student, are allowed to enter the chemical storage closet or preparation area any time you need to get an item.

• True
• False

Always carry a microscope with both hands/two hands.

• True
• False

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands, as long as the glass pieces are placed in to the trash can.

• True
• False

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present.

• True
• False

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

• True
• False

If a fire erupts, immediately:

• notify the teacher
• run for the exit, knocking others down in your way
• throw water on the fire
• open the windows

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory:

• to avoid eye strain
• to improve your vision
• only if you do not have corrective lens
• any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

If you do not understand a direction or part of the laboratory procedure, you should:

• figure it out as you do the lab
• try several methods until something works
• ask the teacher before proceeding
• skip it and go on to the next part of the lab

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be:

• left at your station for the next class
• disposed of according to your teacher's directions
• dumped down the sink
• taken home