Lab Safety Quiz

Where should backpacks and other unneeded items be placed during a lab?

• on the lab tables

• under the desks

• in the aisle

• on the teacher's desk

Who should you alert immediately in the event of any spills/broken glass/accidents/etc?

• your lab partner

• your teacher

• the person across the room

• a student in the hallway

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 teacher before proceeding.

• skip it and go on to the next part.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• always against the rules.

• okay.

• not dangerous.

• ok if working alone.

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 a lab experiment is not completed, you should

• discuss the issues with your teacher.

• sneak in after school and work alone.

• come in during lunch and finish eating lunch.

• make up some results.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

• the custodian.

• your lab partner.

• the science teacher.

• the principal.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory-

• sandals

• open-toed shoes

• closed-toed shoes

• shoes appropriate for the weather

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 teacher at once.

• apply first aid yourself.

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

• treat your hands and skin with lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on a towel.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.