Lab Safety and Equipment Test

Which safety equipment should always be worn when using glassware?

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat only

• Ear plugs

• Face mask only

Which of the following should always be worn when working with fire in a laboratory?

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat

• Ear plugs

• Face mask

If you are unsure about the location of the shower and eyewash station, what should you do before starting an experiment?

• Ignore it and start the experiment

• Ask your teacher to show you the location

• Wait until there is an emergency

• Assume you will find it when needed

What is the correct procedure when heating a test tube or bottle in the laboratory?

• Point it away from yourself and others

• Point it towards yourself to observe closely

• Hold it horizontally

• Cover the opening with your hand

Why is it important to point a heated test tube or bottle away from yourself and others?

• To prevent accidental splashes or explosions from causing injury

• To heat the substance more quickly

• To observe color changes better

• To cool the test tube faster

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following is a correct safety procedure when handling sharp instruments?

• Handle sharp instruments with care

• Leave sharp instruments unattended

• Cut materials toward yourself

• Ignore any cuts you receive

Why is it important to always cut materials away from you when using sharp instruments?

• To reduce the risk of injury

• To make the cut more precise

• To save time

• To use less force

Why should you never touch an electrical appliance or outlet with wet hands?

• It can make the appliance work faster

• It increases the risk of electric shock

• It helps clean the outlet

• It saves electricity

A student accidentally spills water near an electrical outlet. What is the safest action to take?

• Ignore the spill and continue using the outlet

• Wipe the area with a wet cloth

• Keep liquids away and clean up the spill immediately

• Plug in more appliances to use up the electricity

Which of the following is a correct animal safety practice?

• Cause pain to an animal to observe its reaction

• Perform inhumane stunts with animal specimens

• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling animals or their cages

• Ignore animal safety guidelines