Lab Safety Quiz
1. Where should flammable materials never be
dispensed or used?
In a science lab.
Near an open flame.
Next to a sink.
2. If there is a fire in the science lab, what
should be done immediately?
Notify the teacher or instructor.
Throw water on the fire.
Try to put it out with no one noticing.
3. Why should safety goggles be worn in the
science lab?
To improve your vision and see things
microscopically.
To protect your eyes from chemicals, heat,
and glassware.
To avoid straining or squinting your eyes
during a lab activity.
4. When are practical jokes or horseplay
allowed in the science lab?
If you are alone in the lab.
If you do not think it is dangerous.
Practical jokes and horseplay are never
allowed in the lab.
5. What should be done if you do not
understand the directions or lab procedures?
Ask a teacher before continuing
with the lab.
Try to figure it out on your own, even if
you don’t know how to use the tools.
Skip that part and continue with the rest
of the lab.
6. When using chemicals during an
experiment, what should be done with those
chemicals after the experiment is complete?
Dispose of the chemicals according to your
teacher’s instructions.
Pour all chemicals down the sink drain.
Leave the used chemicals at the station for
someone else to clean up.
7. What should you do if you do not complete
the lab activity within the allotted time?
Sneak into the lab after school and
complete the lab alone.
Ask the teacher or instructor what
should be done.
Come up with data on the remaining
pieces of the lab sheet.
8. Which directions should a test tube be
facing when you are heating a substance?
Point the test tube away from all people.
Point the test tube toward yourself for a
better view.
Point the test tube toward your partner so
they can look closely.
9. Which tool is best used to pick up a heated
piece of glassware in the lab?
Just pour cold water on it until it has
cooled down.
Use your hands and pick it up on the end
that looks cold.
Use tongs to transfer the glassware.
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10. After an injury occurs in the lab, what is
the first thing you should do?
14. True or false? Eating lunch while working
on a lab experiment is completely acceptable.
Go to the doctor’s office after school.
True
Tell the teacher or instructor immediately.
False
Visit the school nurse when you get
the chance.
11. After finishing a lab activity that included
the use of chemicals, biological specimens, or
any other substance, what should you do?
15. True or false? You are allowed to enter the
chemical storage area at any time.
True
False
Wipe your hands on your shirt and
continue with the school day.
Treat your hands with moisturizing or
scented lotion.
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water.
12: What should be done with long hair
during a science experiment?
Hold it away from the experiment
with one hand.
Make sure it is neatly groomed and styled.
Tie the long hair back to keep it out
of the way.
13. What is appropriate footwear for a
science lab?
Closed-toed shoes.
Flip-flops.
High heels.
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