Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do if you are unsure about a procedure or equipment in the lab?

• Guess and proceed

• Ask the teacher for assistance

• Ignore the procedure

• Use your phone to search for answers

What type of protection must be worn when working with chemicals, heated substances, or projectiles?

• No protection is needed

• Regular glasses

• ANSI approved eye protection

• A hat

Why should you avoid wearing contact lenses in the laboratory?

• They are uncomfortable

• They can fall out easily

• They can trap harmful fumes

• They are expensive

What should you do with unused chemicals?

• Pour them down the sink

• Return them to their original containers

• Leave them on the table

• Mix them with other chemicals

How should you smell chemicals if instructed by the teacher?

• Directly inhale from the container

• Waft the vapor toward your nose using your hand

• Use a straw to smell

• Smell from a distance

What should you do if an accident occurs in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Report it to your teacher immediately

• Clean it up yourself

• Wait until the end of class

What should you do with your workspace after completing the lab?

• Leave it as it is

• Clean it and store your goggles in the provided cabinet

• Take all equipment home

• Ask someone else to clean it

What should you do with long hair during lab activities?

• Leave it loose

• Tie it back to keep it away from flames and chemicals

• Cut it short

• Cover it with a hat

What should you do before starting a lab investigation?

• Start immediately

• Adhere to appropriate attire and instructions

• Ask a friend for help

• Skip the instructions

What should you do with heated test tubes?

• Point them towards people

• Point them away from people

• Hold them with bare hands

• Leave them unattended