WorksheetsLab Safety Procedures Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE) in the laboratory?
Safety goggles
Lab notebook
Test tube rack
Bunsen burner
What is the first thing you should do before handling any chemical in the laboratory?
Smell the chemical
Read the label and safety data sheet
Taste the chemical
Pour it into a beaker
Which emergency procedure should you follow if a chemical splashes into your eyes?
Rub your eyes
Rinse your eyes with water at the eyewash station
Cover your eyes and wait for help
Use a paper towel to wipe your eyes
How should broken glassware be disposed of in the laboratory?
In the regular trash bin
In a designated sharps or glass disposal container
Down the sink
In the recycling bin
Before using any electrical equipment in the lab, you should first:
Plug it in immediately
Inspect it for damage or frayed cords
Turn it on without checking
Ask a friend to use it first
Which of the following is NOT appropriate lab attire?
Closed-toe shoes
Long pants
Loose, dangling jewelry
Lab coat
What is the main purpose of wearing gloves when handling chemicals?
To keep your hands warm
To protect your skin from hazardous substances
To look professional
To avoid fingerprints on glassware
Which of the following should you do with unused chemicals after an experiment?
Pour them back into the original container
Dispose of them according to your teacher’s instructions
Leave them on the lab bench
Pour them down the drain
If you hear the fire alarm while working in the lab, what is the correct action?
Continue your experiment
Turn off all equipment and evacuate immediately
Hide under the lab bench
Ignore it
Which item should always be worn to protect your eyes during experiments?
Sunglasses
Safety goggles
Contact lenses
Face mask
What should you do if you spill a small amount of a non-hazardous liquid on the lab bench?
Ignore it
Clean it up immediately with paper towels
Tell another student to clean it
Leave it to evaporate
Which of the following is a correct method for checking if glassware is hot?
Touch it directly with your hand
Bring the back of your hand near it to feel for heat
Pour water on it
Assume it is cool if it looks clear
What type of waste should be placed in a biohazard container?
Broken glass
Used gloves contaminated with biological material
Paper towels
Unused chemicals
Which of the following is a basic rule for chemical handling?
Always pipette by mouth
Never mix chemicals unless instructed
Taste chemicals to identify them
Store chemicals in your locker
What should you do before leaving the laboratory at the end of an experiment?
Leave your workspace as it is
Clean your workspace and wash your hands
Take off your goggles only after leaving the lab
Leave all equipment on
