Laboratory Safety Quiz

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• always against the rules.

• okay.

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

• the custodian.

• your lab partner.

• your best friend in the class.

• the science instructor.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

• soap.

• oil.

• weak base.

• plenty of water.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

• treat your hands with skin lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on a towel.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• True

• False

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

• True

• False

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• True

• False

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

• True

• False

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False