Lab Safety Exam

What is your name?

What block is your class?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th

1. Goggles are worn during science experiments -

• A) any time chemicals, heat, or sediments are used to protect your eyes
• B) to avoid eye strain
• C) only if you don't have glasses
• D) to improve vision

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

• A) figure it out as you do the lab
• B) ask the teacher before you start
• C) try several methods until something works
• D) skip it and go to the next part

3. After completing an experiment, all material waste should be -

• A) disposed of according to your teacher's directions
• B) dumped into the sink
• C) taken home
• D) left at your table for the next class

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

• A) tell the teacher at once
• B) visit the school nurse after class
• C) see a doctor after school
• D) apply first aid yourself

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

• A) read all directions carefully to know what equipment is needed
• B) examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
• C) clean any glassware that looks dirty
• D) All of these

6. The following shoes are BEST to wear when doing science labs.

• A) closed-toed shoes
• B) open-toed shoes
• C) slippers
• D) sandals

7. Horseplay or practical joking in the lab are -

• A) okay if you are working alone
• B) always against the rules
• C) not dangerous
• D) okay

8. If a piece of equipment is not working you should tell -

• A) your teacher
• B) the custodian
• C) your best friend in class
• D) your lab partners