Lab Safety Quiz--Fees College Prep

What should you do if a lab chemical splashes in your eye?

• Wipe it with a cloth

• Rinse your eyes for at least 20 minutes

• Blink rapidly

• Close your eyes tightly

When are you allowed to touch lab equipment and chemicals?

• As soon as you enter the lab

• When you feel like it

• Only when instructed to do so

• After the lab session ends

How should you dispose of chemicals in the lab?

• Pour them down the sink

• Mix them together

• Follow the instructor's guidelines

• Leave them on the table

What should you do before leaving the lab area?

• Leave without cleaning

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Take chemicals with you

• Turn off the lights

What kind of clothing should be avoided in the lab?

• Loose clothing

• Long pants

• Short-sleeved shirts

• Sandals

What should you do if you break glassware in the lab?

• Pick it up with your hands

• Leave it on the floor

• Notify the instructor and dispose of it in an approved container

• Throw it in the regular trash

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the lab?

• Eating food

• Wearing goggles

• Following instructions

• Keeping the work area clean

What must you do with long hair in the lab?

• Leave it loose

• Tie it back

• Cut it short

• Cover it with a cap

How should you handle chemicals when transferring them between containers?

• Pour them quickly

• Keep the containers away from your body and walk slowly

• Mix them together first

• Hold them above your head

How should you handle damaged lab equipment?

• Use it anyway

• Report it immediately

• Try to fix it yourself

• Ignore it