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Lab Safety Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Flammable materials, like alcohols, should not be dispensed or used near

a)

an open door.

b)

an open flame.

c)

another student.

d)

a sink

2.

If you do not understand a direction or procedure, you should

a)

figure it out as you do the lab.

b)

try several methods until something works.

c)

ask the instructor before proceeding.

d)

skip it and go on to the next park.

3.

After completing an experiment, all chemicals should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class.

b)

disposed of according to your instructor's directions.

c)

dumped in the sink.

d)

taken home.

4.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash your skin with

a)

soap.

b)

oil.

c)

a weak base.

d)

plenty of water.

5.

The following footwear is best in the lab:

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toed shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

6.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a)

a face shield.

b)

safety goggles.

c)

splashproof chemical goggles.

d)

none of the above.

7.

You are heating a piece of glass and need to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towels.

b)

pick up the end that looks cooler.

c)

use tongs.

d)

pour cold water on it to cool it off first.

8.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

cut shorter.

b)

held away with your hand from the experiment while working.

c)

always neatly groomed

d)

tied back with a rubber band, hairpin or scrunchie

9.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the lab are

a)

always against the rules.

b)

okay.

c)

not dangerous if you are careful.

d)

okay if you are working alone.

10.

Unused chemicals should always be

a)

returned to their original containers.

b)

disposed of according to instructor's directions.

c)

taken home.

d)

poured into the sink.