Lab Safety Quiz Crash Course

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

• To provide extra workspace

• To display hazardous materials

• To provide proper ventilation for experiments

• To store chemicals safely

What is the purpose of wearing an apron in the lab?

• To look professional

• To carry tools

• To keep warm

• To protect clothes from spills

What should you do if you spill a large amount of acid on your pants?

• Tell the teacher and head for the Emergency shower

• Wait for someone to help you

• Try to clean them with a paper towel

• Ignore the spill and continue working

What is the purpose of the HazMat diamond in a laboratory?

• To measure the temperature of the lab

• To provide information about the hazards of a chemical

• To indicate the expiration date of chemicals

• To decorate the lab equipment

What is the most common source of cuts and punctures in a laboratory?

• Wearing inappropriate clothing

• Cleaning up broken glass

• Using laboratory machinery

• Handling hazardous chemicals

What should you do if you feel something in your eyes while working in the lab?

• Ask a classmate for help

• Ignore the discomfort and continue working

• Tell the teacher and head to the eye wash station immediately

• Rub your eyes with your hands

What is the purpose of the MSDS in a laboratory?

• To record lab attendance

• To schedule lab experiments

• To list the equipment in the lab

• To provide information about the safety of a chemical

What is the recommended clothing for working in a laboratory?

• Skirts and high heels

• Tank tops and flip-flops

• Long pants, closed-toed shoes, and socks

• Shorts and sandals

What is the best way to move a liquid substance from one test tube to another in a laboratory?

• Pouring slowly

• Using hands

• Blowing the substance

• Pipetting

What should you do before using any chemicals in the lab?

• Put on your safety goggles

• Dispose of it in the sink

• Taste the chemical to check its properties

• Smell the chemical to check its properties