Lab Safety Pop Quiz

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a science lab?

• Safety goggles

• Open-toed shoes

• Loose jewelry

• Sandals

What is the correct container for disposing of used gloves that have come into contact with biological materials?

• Regular trash bin

• Biological waste bin

• Recycling bin

• Glass disposal box

Why is it important to make sure chairs stay at the tan tables and stools stay at the lab tables in the back?

• Keep travel areas clear for all the pass through safely!

• Create more congestion and obstacles in high traffic areas is a great idea!

• None of these

Before using glassware in the lab, what is the first step you should take?

• Use it! It's fine.

• Clean it

• Inspect it for cracks, breaks, etc

• None of these

Which of the following best describes a standard for lab cleanliness?

• Leaving spills for the janitor to clean

• Cleaning your workspace before and after the lab session

• Only cleaning up if you have time

• Ignoring broken glass

A student accidentally breaks a glass beaker containing a fluid. What is the correct sequence of actions to safely address the situation?

• Pick up the glass with bare hands and throw it in the trash

• Notify the instructor, wear gloves, and use a brush and dustpan to dispose of the glass in the sharps container

• Ignore the spill and continue working

• Sweep the glass under the table

If a fire alarm sounds during a lab session, what is the most appropriate action to take?

• Continue your experiment until you finish

• Turn off all equipment and calmly exit the lab following the posted evacuation route

• Hide under the lab table

• Call your parents

You need to dispose of used material/substances after a lab that are NOT considered biological waste. What is the correct procedure?

• Place it in the regular trash bin

• Wash it down the drain

• Leave it on the lab bench for the next class

• Listen to the teacher and follow their instructions before doing anything

A classmate is not wearing gloves while handling a specimen. What should you do?

• Ignore it since it’s their choice

• Remind them to wear gloves for safety and inform the instructor if necessary

• Take their specimen away

• Join them in not wearing gloves

After completing a lab activity, which of the following steps ensures proper lab cleanliness and safety?

• Leaving all materials on the bench for the next group

• Washing hands, disinfecting the workspace, and properly disposing of all waste

• Only washing your hands

• Taking lab materials home