Science Laboratory Safety Quiz

What is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents in the science classroom?

• D. Conducting responsible manner

• A. Completing experiments

• B. Following written instructions

• C. Safety

What should students do if they do not understand a direction or part of a procedure?

• D. Follow the written instructions

• C. Skip that part of the procedure

• B. Ask the instructor before proceeding

• A. Proceed without asking

When first entering a science room, what should students not touch until instructed to do so?

• D. All of the above

• C. Materials

• B. Chemicals

• A. Equipment

What should students not eat, drink, or chew in the laboratory?

• A. Food and beverages

• C. Laboratory glassware

• D. All of the above

• B. Gum

What should students do before entering the laboratory?

• D. Work alone

• C. Touch equipment and chemicals

• B. Bring food and beverages

• A. Read all procedures thoroughly

What should students do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period?

• A. Leave the chemicals as they are

• B. Turn off gas valves and electrical equipment

• C. Continue with the experiment

• D. Run to the nearest exit

What should students wear when chemicals, heat, or glassware are used in the laboratory?

• B. Sunglasses

• A. Laboratory goggles

• C. Contact lenses

• D. Safety gloves

What should students do if a chemical splashes in their eye(s) or on their skin?

• A. Wait for it to dry

• B. Notify the instructor immediately

• C. Continue with the experiment

• D. Wash with soap and water after the experiment

How should students carry glass tubing to minimize the likelihood of breakage and injury?

• A. Horizontally

• D. Upside down

• B. In a vertical position

• C. Diagonally

What should students do if they do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• A. Use it anyway

• B. Ask the instructor for help

• C. Skip that part of the experiment

• D. Read the instructions again