Lab Safety Quiz

What is prohibited in the laboratory according to the Lab Safety Contract?

• Eating, drinking, or chewing gum

• Reading books

• Listening to music

• Talking to friends

What should you do if a chemical splashes into your eye(s)?

• Rub your eyes immediately

• Tell the teacher and go to the sink to rinse off the area

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use a tissue to wipe your eyes

What does not have to be worn when using any chemicals, including water, heat, or glassware?

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Lab coat

• Your best outfit

What should you do before leaving the laboratory?

• Leave immediately

• Wash all glassware, countertops, and hands with soap and water

• Turn off the lights

• Inform the teacher

What is the proper dress code for laboratory activities?

• Long hair must be tied up, no dangling jewelry, no loose or baggy clothing, and shoes must cover your entire foot

• Wear casual clothes

• Wear shorts and sandals

• Wear a hat and sunglasses

What should you do if you break any equipment in the laboratory?

• Hide the broken equipment

• Report any accidents, spills, breakage, and injuries to the teacher immediately

• Try to fix it yourself

• Ignore it and continue working

What is the rule regarding unauthorized experiments?

• They are allowed if you are careful

• They are prohibited

• They are allowed with a partner

• They are allowed if the teacher is not present

What should you do with chemicals after using them?

• Pour them down the drain

• Dispose of all chemicals properly as instructed by your teacher

• Leave them on the table

• Mix them with other chemicals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What should you do with your chair when it is not in use?

• Leave it where it is

• Push it in

• Take it out of the laboratory

• Stand on it

What should you do before handling any chemicals?

• Read the labels three times

• Smell the chemicals

• Taste the chemicals

• Mix the chemicals