Laboratory Safety Quiz

What should Benjamin do if he does not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Proceed with the experiment

• Ask the instructor before proceeding

• Ignore the direction and continue

• Ask a fellow student for help

What is prohibited in the laboratory according to the safety rules?

• Eating food and drinking beverages

• Wearing safety goggles

• Reading instructions

• Using the fume hood

What should you do before entering the laboratory?

• Start the experiment immediately

• Read all procedures thoroughly

• Ask a friend for instructions

• Ignore the safety rules

What should you do if you observe unsafe conditions in the laboratory while working with Arjun and Sophia?

• Ignore them

• Notify the instructor immediately

• Try to fix them yourself

• Leave the laboratory

What should be done with chemical waste?

• Mix it with water and pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it in the trash can

• Dispose of it in the proper waste containers

• Leave it on the lab table

During a thrilling chemistry lab session, what must Maya, Michael, and Abigail wear at all times when handling chemicals, heat, or glassware?

• Lab coats

• Safety goggles

• Gloves

• Face masks

During a chemistry lab, what should Michael do with his long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing?

• Leave them as they are

• Secure them properly

• Remove them

• Ignore them

After performing all experiments in the science lab, what should Abigail and Ethan do with their hands?

• Wipe them on their clothes

• Wash them with soap and water

• Leave them as they are

• Use a hand sanitizer

What should you do with the work area at the end of the experiment?

• Leave it as it is

• Clean and return all equipment

• Ask someone else to clean it

• Ignore it

What should you do if you are assigned a laboratory station during a science class?

• Wander around the room

• Stay at your assigned station

• Distract other students

• Interfere with others' experiments