Lab Safety and Equipment Assessment for High School Science

What is the first thing you should do when entering a science laboratory?

• Put on your safety goggles
• Check for the location of safety equipment
• Start your experiment
• Get your materials ready

Which of the following should NEVER be done in a science lab?

• Wearing closed-toe shoes
• Eating or drinking
• Taking notes
• Using safety equipment

What should you do if chemicals splash on your skin?

• Wipe it off with a paper towel
• Continue working
• Rinse with water for 15 minutes
• Cover it with a bandage

Which piece of safety equipment is used to wash out eyes in case of chemical exposure?

• Fire blanket
• First aid kit
• Safety shower
• Eyewash station

What type of clothing is most appropriate for lab work?

• Loose-fitting clothes
• Long, tied-back hair and closed-toe shoes
• Sandals and shorts
• Jewelry and loose sleeves

What is the proper way to smell chemicals in the lab?

• Directly smell the container
• Never smell chemicals
• Waft vapors toward your nose
• Ask a classmate to smell it

What is the proper way to dispose of broken glass?

• Regular trash bin
• Recycling bin
• Broken glass container
• Paper waste bin

Which piece of equipment is used to measure precise volumes of liquids?

• Beaker
• Graduated cylinder
• Test tube
• Florence flask

What should you do if you witness a lab accident?

• Leave the room immediately
• Try to handle it yourself
• Notify the instructor immediately
• Continue with your work

Which of the following is used to heat substances in the lab?

• Bunsen burner
• Hot plate
• Thermometer
• Glass stirring rod