Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do if you do not understand the lab directions?

• Ask the instructor for clarification

• Ignore the directions and proceed

• Guess what to do

• Leave the lab

What could happen if a heat source is left unattended?

• It could cause a fire.

• Nothing will happen.

• It will cool down.

• It will become safer.

Why is it important to tie back long hair before a lab?

• To prevent hair from catching fire

• To keep hair out of chemicals

• To avoid hair getting caught in equipment

• All of the above

What happens to hot glass when it is placed in ice cold water?

• It can shatter

• It melts

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes stronger

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How long should a person flush their eyes with water at the Eye Wash Station?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

It is necessary to keep your lab area clean and organized because:

• It prevents accidents and contamination.

• It makes the lab look nice.

• It impresses visitors.

• It is a requirement by law.

Why is it important to check the cord on electrical devices?

• To ensure it is not frayed or damaged

• To make sure it is the correct length

• To verify it matches the color of the device

• To confirm it is made of the right material

Identify a reason it is not safe to eat in the lab.

• Risk of contamination

• Lack of proper seating

• No access to water

• Insufficient lighting

Where should most liquid waste be placed at the end of a lab?

• In the sink

• In the trash can

• On the counter

• On the floor

What should be done with all lab equipment at the end of an experiment?

• Clean and store properly

• Leave it as it is

• Throw it away

• Give it to someone else