Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do before starting a lab experiment?

• Read the instructions carefully

• Start experimenting immediately

• Eat a snack to stay focused

• Wait for someone else to begin

If a chemical is splashed in your eyes, you should immediately use the __________ station to flush your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.

What type of footwear is required in the lab?

• Open-toed sandals

• Flip-flops

• Closed-toe shoes

• Barefoot is fine

If there is a fire in the lab, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

• Throw water on it

• Run out of the lab

• Inform the instructor immediately

• Continue with your experiment

Where should broken glass be disposed of?

• In the regular trash can

• In the sink

• In a designated sharps container

• On the floor for cleanup later

True/False, Eating or drinking in the lab is allowed as long as you are careful.

• True

• False

True/False, It is okay to touch chemicals with bare hands if they look harmless.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

True/False, Wearing safety goggles is only necessary when working with fire.

• True

• False

In case of a fire in the lab, you should know the location of the __________, which is used to extinguish fires.

True/False Lab aprons and gloves should be worn when handling hazardous materials.

• True

• False