Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical in the lab?

• clean it up yourself immediately

• tell your lab partner quietly

• ignore it if it does not look dangerous

• notify the teacher right away

Why is it important to wear safety goggles during experiments?

• to keep hair out of your face

• to see better

• to look cool

• to protect your eyes from harmful substances

What should you do before starting any lab activity?

• watch what others are doing and copy them

• ask a friend what to do

• just start-- labs are fun!!

• read the instructions and wait for your teacher's approval

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

• ask your lab partner

• ask your teacher for help

• guess and figure out as you go

• leave the lab

What should you never do in a science lab?

• follow directions

• clean up after yourself

• eat or drink

• wear closed-toe shoes

You should always wash your hands after a lab experiment.

• True

• False

It’s okay to taste chemicals if they look harmless.

• True

• False

Horseplay is never allowed in the lab.

• True

• False

You should always know the location of safety equipment.

• True

• False

You can leave your backpack in the lab aisle.

• True

• False