Lab Safety Quiz

When is it okay to eat/drink in the lab?

• When I am thirsty - drink bottles are okay

• Whenever I want as long as I don't make a mess

• Never - go into the doorway to have a drink if you need

• When the teacher says it's okay

What should you wear to stay safe during an experiment (select all correct answers)?

• Safety Glasses

• Closed toed shoes

• Tied back hair

• Blazer

Who is responsible for cleaning up broken glass?

• Me

• My friend

• Ms. Ward

• The cleaners at the end of the day

What colour should a bunsen flame be when you are NOT currently using it?

• Blue

• Orange

Is it okay to drink/eat experiments?

• Never even if it's a delicious food experiment

• Yes it's an important obervational skill

• Only if the teacher says it's okay

How should you safely light a bunsen burner?

• Hold your match right above the barrel and turn on the gas

• Hold your lit match at the bottom of the barrel and gently move it up

• Leave the gas tap running for a long time to ensure sufficient gas build up

What direction does the gas tap go to turn it OFF?

• Right

• Left

How do you safely mix chemicals in a test tube?

• Gently tap the bottom of the test tube against your palm

• Close the end of the test tube with your thumb and turn it upside down

• Shake the test tube vigorously

• Stick a pen inside the test tube and mix it around

When is it okay to run in a lab?

• When you are on fire

• When there is an emergency and you need to evacuate quickly

• Never - walk calmly you never know what/who you might bump into

If you break a piece of equipment what should you do?

• Hide it an tell no-one

• Throw it into the general rubbish bin

• Tell Ms. Ward

• Leave it for the cleaners to deal with