Lab Safety Quiz
Student Name: ____________________
Date: ___________
1. If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
figure it out as you go along
ask the instructor before proceeding
try several methods until something works
skip it and go on to the next part
2. In a laboratory, the following should not be worn
A.
B.
C.
D.
loose clothing
dangling jewelry
sandals
all of the above
3. You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
A.
B.
C.
D.
away from yourself and others
toward yourself
toward your lab partner
toward another classmate
4. Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
A.
B.
C.
D.
to improve your vision
to avoid eye strain
to protect your eyes against fire, chemicals and broken glassware
to replace corrective lenses
5. Which of the following footwear is most appropriate for the lab
A.
B.
C.
D.
sandals
open-toed shoes
closed-toed shoes
shoes appropriate for the weather
6. Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
A.
B.
C.
D.
an open door
an open flame
another student
a sink
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7. Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
A.
B.
C.
D.
okay
okay if you are working alone
not dangerous
always against the rules
8. Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as
A.
B.
C.
D.
a face shield
safety glasses
splash proof chemical goggles
none of the above
9. If a chemical is splashed in your eye, wash it at once with
A.
B.
C.
D.
soap
oil
weak base
plenty of water
10. You have been injured in the laboratory. First you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
visit the school nurse after class
tell the science instructor at once
see a doctor after school
apply first aid yourself
11. If a laboratory fire erupts
A.
B.
C.
D.
notify your instructor immediately
run for the fire extinguisher
throw water on the fire
open the windows
12. If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
A.
B.
C.
D.
your lab partner
your best friend in class
the custodian
your instructor
13. When using a pipette you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
draw the liquid into the pipette using your mouth
draw the liquid into the pipette using a bulb
squeeze the bulb of a filled pipette toward your lab partner
draw the liquid into the pipette using your finger
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14. If you wear contact lenses in the lab
A.
B.
C.
D.
take them out before starting the lab
you do not have to wear protective goggles
advise your instructor that you wear contact lenses
keep the information to yourself
15. You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should
A.
B.
C.
D.
use a rag or paper towel
pick up the end that looks cooler
pour cold water on it
use tongs or a heat resistant glove
16. Long hair in the laboratory must be
A. cut short
B. tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining
device.
C. held away from the experiment with one hand
D. always neatly groomed
17. When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances
always
A.
B.
C.
D.
treat your hand with skin lotion
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
wipe your hands on a towel
wipe your hand on your clothes
18. When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
clean any glassware that appears dirty
all of the above
19. If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
discuss the issue with your instructor
sneak in after school and work alone
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch
make up some results
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20. You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been
fire polished and cooled. This is best done by
A.
B.
C.
D.
using a towel or cotton gloves for protection
lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin
twisting the tubing and stopper carefully
all of the above
21. After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
left at your lab station for the next class
disposed of according to your instructor’s directions
dumped in the sink
returned to their original containers
taken out of the classroom
22. When working in the lab, you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
never perform unauthorized experiments
never leave a lit burner unattended
read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory
all of the above
none of the above
23. If you discover the glassware you are working with is chipped or cracked, you should
A.
B.
C.
D.
continue working with the equipment
dispose of the equipment in the trash
place the equipment back on the shelf and get another
inform your teacher and dispose of the equipment in the proper receptacle
24. When working in the lab, you are not allowed to
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
work alone or without the supervision of your instructor
enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item
work at a messy lab station that includes hazardous materials and flammables
all of the above
none of the above
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25. Draw a diagram below of your science room labeling the locations of the following:
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Fire Blanket
Fire Extinguisher(s)
Exits
Eyewash Station
Emergency Shower
Closest Fire Alarm Station
Waste Disposal Container(s)
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Lab Safety Quiz
Answer Sheet
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. B
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. D
21. B
22. D
23. D
24. D
25. Answers will vary
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