Lab Safety Quiz

It is ok to eat in the lab

• True

• False

Long hair must be tied back when performing a lab.

• True

• False

No running, boisterous behavior, or horseplay in the lab

• True

• False

When performing a lab:

• loose garments are the best clothing to wear

• you always need to wear goggles

• read the directions after the lab is done

• listen to your lab partner's directions, they always know best

When mixing an acid and water, always

• add water to acid

• be sure to use a plastic container

• add acid to water

• know that chemicals are to be mixed only by the teacher

Use the fume hood when...

• working with fragile items.

• working with chemicals that give off toxic fumes.

• working with glassware.

• working with a hot plate.

When heating a substance in a test tube

• be sure it is covered

• make sure it is broken

• point it towards your lab partner so they can see

• point it away from yourself and others

Where should broken glassware be placed?

• in the trash

• in your backpack

• leave it on the floor under the lab table

• in the broken glassware box

When testing for odors

• pick up the container, place it next to your nose, take a small sniff

• use a wafting motion to direct the odors to your nose

• stand at least 10 feet from the substance and sniff lightly

• you should never smell any substance in the lab at any time

Gloves should never be worn

• when working with hot equipment

• when working with acids

• when working with glassware

• Gloves should always be worn no matter what