Safety Quick Quiz

Which of the following would NOT allowed in the lab area?

• Wearing a lab coat

• Eating or drinking

• Tying back long hair

• Washing your hands after the experiment

What should you do immediately if you break a piece of equipment in the lab?

• Try to fix it yourself

• Ignore it and continue working

• Tell the teacher right away

• Hide the broken piece

Which item is considered personal protective equipment in the lab?

• Safety goggles

• Flip-flops

• Baseball cap

• Scarf

When should you wash your hands during a lab activity?

• Before entering the lab

• After you finish your experiment

• Only if you spill something

• Never

Which of the following is an example of appropriate lab behavior?

• Running to get materials

• Carefully following all instructions

• Throwing equipment to a friend

• Eating a snack at your station

Why is it important to tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing in the lab?

• To look neat

• To prevent hair or clothes from catching fire or getting caught in equipment

• To avoid getting dirty

• To impress the teacher

If you are unsure how to use a piece of lab equipment, what should you do?

• Guess and try to use it

• Ask your classmate for help

• Read the instructions or ask the teacher

• Ignore it and do something else

Which of the following is the correct way to dispose of chemical waste in the lab?

• Pour it down the sink without asking

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Follow the teacher’s instructions for proper disposal

• Leave it on the lab table

A student finishes their experiment and leaves their lab station messy. What rule did they break?

• No eating or drinking

• Clean up your lab top and floor around your area

• Wear protective gear

• Tie hair back

Which of the following is an inappropriate behavior during a lab activity?

• Listening to the teacher’s instructions

• Wandering around the lab without permission

• Wearing safety goggles

• Disposing of waste properly