Flammable materials, like paper, should never be used near an open flame

• True

• False

• True only if it's too cold in the lab

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

• notify your instructor.

• run for the fire extinguisher.

• throw water on the fire.

• put on sunglasses because it is too bright in the room

After an experiment is complete, how should you dispose of any lab or chemical waste?

• leave it at your lab station for the next class.

• dispose of it safely according to instructions

• dump it in the sink.

• take it home for a snack

You are heating a piece of glass and your lab partner decides to touch it with their hands. Your lab partner is following proper lab safety rules

• True. It is always safe to touch hot things with your hands only

• False. Touching hot things without tongs or special heat-proof gloves could cause an injury

Long hair in the laboratory must be

• dyed blonde to match your lab apron

• held back by your lab partner to remain safe

• cut off immediately

• tied back and out of the way to avoid any harm

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn. Choose all correct answers

• oversized hoodie

• really long necklace

• lab apron

• safety goggles

• flip flops

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.

• sandals

• open-toed shoes

• Sneakers

• Boots

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

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

• soap

• oil

• fruit smoothie

• plenty of water

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, you should always lick your fingers

• True

• False

• True if you also ate some Hot Cheetos