Science Laboratory Safety Assessment

Why are safety protocols critically important in a science laboratory?

• To waste time before experiments
• To impress the school administration
• To prevent potential injuries or fatal accidents
• To make the classroom look organized

When should protective eyewear be worn in a laboratory setting?

• Only during chemical experiments
• Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
• To avoid eye strain
• Only if you don't have corrective glasses

What is the FIRST step you should take if you do not understand an experimental procedure?

• Figure it out as you go
• Skip the procedure
• Try multiple random methods
• Ask the instructor before proceeding

What is the appropriate way to handle broken glassware?

• Dispose of it in the sink
• Leave it at your lab station
• Dispose of it according to instructor's directions
• Take it home

When pointing an open-ended tube during an experiment, what is the safest direction?

• Toward another classmate
• Away from all people
• Toward yourself
• Toward your lab partner

What type of footwear is most appropriate in a laboratory?

• Open-toed shoes
• Shoes appropriate for the weather
• Closed-toed shoes
• Sandals

If you accidentally spill a hot liquid, what should you do with the hot glass?

• Pick up the end that looks cooler
• Pour cold water on it
• Use a rag or paper towels
• Use tongs

What should you do if you have an accident or injury in the lab?

• Tell the science instructor at once
• Apply first aid yourself
• Visit the school nurse after class
• See a doctor after school

Before starting an experiment, what should you examine?

• Read all directions
• Clean dirty glassware
• Check glassware for chips or cracks
• All of the above

What is the best way to handle hair during a laboratory experiment?

• Hold away with one hand
• Cut short
• Tied back or kept out of the way
• Always neatly groomed