Lab Safety Quiz

Last Name, First Name

What period do you have chemistry?

• Period 1
• Period 2
• Period 3

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

• to avoid eye strain.
• to improve your vision.
• only if you don’t have corrective glasses.
• any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

• figure it out as you do the lab.
• try several methods until something works.
• ask the instructor before proceeding.
• skip it and go on to the next part.

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

• discuss the issue with your instructor.
• sneak in after school and work alone.
• come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch.
• make up some results.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.

• sandals
• open-toed shoes
• closed-toed shoes
• shoes appropriate for the weather

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
• examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.
• clean any glassware that appears dirty.
• All of the above.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn,etc.). First you should

• visit the school nurse after class.
• see a doctor after school.
• tell the science instructor at once.
• apply first aid yourself.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

• treat your hands with skin lotion.
• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• wipe your hands on a towel.
• wipe your hands on your clothes.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

• left at your lab station for the next class.
• disposed of according to your instructor’s directions
• dumped in the sink.
• taken home.