CHFS Biology Lab Safety Quiz

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• true
• false

It is acceptable to use chipped or cracked glassware during lab.

• false
• true

Make sure your lab station is dry before using electrical equipment.

• true
• false

Do not tough any animal unless told to do so by the teacher.

• true
• false

All of these procedures must be followed when using the setup shown above except…

• covering the beaker with a tight fitting lid.

• wearing safety goggles.

• securing loose clothing.

• wearing heat protective gloves.

All lab accidents, no matter how small, should be reported immediately to…

• your teacher.
• your lab partner.
• the closest lab group.
• the custodian.

If you take too much chemical for an experiment, for leftovers you should…

• return it to a specified container provided by the teacher.
• return it to its original container.
• throw it in the trash.
• throw it in the sink.

When heating substances in a test tube, always…

• point the open end of the tube away from you and others.
• point the open end of the tube toward you and others.
• place a cork securely in the open end of the tube.
• place a rubber stopper securely in the open end of the tube.

If you do not understand part of a lab procedure, you should…

• ask the instructor before proceeding.
• figure it out as you do the lab.
• try several methods until something works.
• skip it and go on to the next part.

When you finish working with chemicals, specimen, and other lab substances, always…

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• treat your hands with skin lotion.
• wipe your hands on a towel.
• clean hands with hand sanitizer.