Lab Safety Quiz

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

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

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

• notify your instructor

• run for the fire extinguisher

• throw water on the fire

• open the windows

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

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

• True

• False

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

• True

• False

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

• an open door

• an open flame

• another student

• a sink

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 to the next part

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

• use a rag or paper towels

• pick up the end that looks cooler

• use tongs

• pour cold water on it

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

• soap

• oil

• weak base

• plenty of water