Laboratory Safety and Hazard Identification Quiz

Before Benjamin and Maya start their chemistry experiment in the laboratory, what should they do?

• Start working immediately

• Only focus on equipment

• Identify potential hazards

• Ignore safety procedures

During a laboratory class, William receives a blood sample that arrives cracked or leaking. What should he do?

• Use it as is

• Record and report it

• Ignore it

• Dispose of it immediately

Isla is working on a chemistry experiment in the lab. What document should she refer to for safety information about the chemicals she is using?

• Laboratory Manual

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Hazard Report Form

• Equipment User Guide

During a science class, Rohan was using a microscope to observe slides. What is a potential hazard he should be aware of?

• Chemical burns

• Electric shock

• Radiation poisoning

• Allergic reactions

During a science lab session, Priya notices that a piece of equipment is not functioning properly. What should she do?

• Mark it and inform appropriate personnel

• Continue using it

• Repair it yourself

• Ignore it

What is the most common method to report hazards in the workplace?

• Verbal communication

• Email

• Hazard report form

• Text message

What should be done in case of a hazardous material spill?

• Ignore it

• Wait for it to evaporate

• Evacuate if necessary and contain the spill

• Call a friend

During a construction project, what should be done if an incident introduces new hazards?

• Report it at the end of the day

• Continue working

• Ignore the new hazards

• Cordon off the area and alert the supervisor

What is cross-contamination?

• A method of cleaning equipment

• A way to prepare samples

• A type of chemical reaction

• Transfer of bacteria or microorganisms from one substance to another

What should you do if you accidentally break a glass beaker?

• Pick up the pieces with bare hands

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use a brush and dustpan to clean up