Lab Safety Quiz Bio 25/26

When working on a lab, it is most important that you -

• follow all directions carefully

• do what feels right with the equipment and materials you have

• change the procedure if you think you need to

• ask your teacher what to do at every step

When is it acceptable for you to play around in a lab?

• Any time you want, as long as you are doing your work too.

• It is never acceptable to play around in a science lab.

• When you have the materials and equipment but have not started yet.

• You have finished the lab and just need to clean up your station.

When is it acceptable for you to have a bottle of drinking water during a lab?

• Any time you want, as long as you are doing your work too.

• You have the materials and equipment but have not started yet.

• You have finished the lab and just need to clean up your station.

• Never. Drinking or eating in the science lab is never allowed.

Which of the following is incorrect lab behavior?

• Always wear goggles when you are working with chemicals, heat, or glassware.

• Bring your backpack to your lab station.

• Follow all instructions and when in doubt, ask questions.

• Never touch your face during a lab activity.

When handling glassware in the lab, students should always -

• inspect the glassware for chips or cracks

• notify the teacher if glassware is broken

• wear goggles

• all of the above

You should notify your teacher when you -

• break something

• spill something

• injure yourself

• all of the above

If you are heating chemicals in the lab, you should -

• wear your goggles to protect your eyes

• have your goggles within reach

• have your goggles around your neck so you can slip them on quickly

• make sure you know where the goggles are located so you can go get some if you need them

When working in the lab, you should -

• go ahead and scratch your nose if it itches, but be sure to wash your hands after doing so

• be sure to put your goggles back on if you lift them up to rub your eye

• avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

• apply lip balm if your lips feel dry

What should you do with lab waste when you are done with a lab?

• Handle it as instructed by your teacher.

• Put it in your backpack and throw it away at home.

• Throw it carefully in the trash.

• Wash it down the sink with lots of water.

If you notice something that is unsafe in the lab, what should you do?

• Don't tell anyone.

• Tell your lab partner and then don't worry about it.

• Tell your teacher.

• Take a picture with your phone.