Lab safety Test
Quiz by Angela Caswell
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- Q1What should you do if a chemical spill occurs in the lab?Notify the teacher and follow proper spill clean-up procedures.Try to clean it up yourself immediatelyIgnore it and continue workingLeave the room without informing anyone30s
- Q2What is the proper way to wear safety goggles in a laboratory setting?Over your eyes, ensuring a snug fit without gaps.On your forehead while workingHanging around your neckIn your pocket until needed30s
- Q3Which of the following is NOT a good practice when handling hot equipment in the lab?Wearing heat-resistant glovesUsing tools like tongsAllowing equipment to cool before touchingUsing bare hands to handle the equipment.30s
- Q4What is the first step you should take if you get a chemical in your eye during a lab experiment?Rub your eye to relieve the irritationWait until the experiment is over to address itRinse your eye immediately at the eyewash station.Ignore it and continue working30s
- Q5What should you do with leftover chemicals after an experiment?Throw them in the regular trashPour them down the sinkDispose of them following the lab's chemical waste disposal procedures.Store them on the shelf for later use30s
- Q6What type of clothing is appropriate to wear in a laboratory environment?A tank top and sandalsShorts and flip-flopsLong sleeves and closed-toed shoes, avoiding loose clothing.Baggy pants and a loose t-shirt30s
- Q7Why is it important to know the location of the safety equipment in the lab?You should memorize it for a test.Safety equipment is only for use in classroom settings.In case of an emergency, you need to access it quickly.It is not important; just follow instructions.30s
- Q8What is the appropriate action to take if you break glassware in the lab?Try to clean it up yourself without telling anyoneLeave the broken glass and pretend it didn't happenUse your hands to pick up the piecesNotify your teacher and follow the proper procedure for cleaning it up.30s
- Q9What should you do before starting any experiment in the lab?Read and understand the lab instructions and safety procedures.Start the experiment without preparationOnly watch your classmates do it firstSkip the instructions and ask the teacher later30s
- Q10Which of the following actions is considered unsafe in the laboratory?Wearing gloves when handling chemicalsReading safety data sheets before experimentsUsing a fume hood for volatile substancesNot wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing experiments.30s
- Q11What personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn when working with chemicals in the lab?Gloves onlySafety gogglesEarplugsA lab coat only30s
- Q12What should you do if you accidentally mix two chemicals that react violently?Ignore it and continue with your workEvacuate the area and inform the teacher immediatelyAdd more chemicals to neutralize the reactionTry to clean it up yourself30s
- Q13What type of footwear is appropriate for working in the lab?Flip-flopsHigh heelsClosed-toe shoesSandals30s
- Q14What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin during a lab experiment?Ignore it if it doesn't hurtWipe it off with a clothApply lotion to soothe the skinRinse the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes and notify the teacher30s
- Q15When should lab equipment be checked for damage or wear?Once a year during inventoryWhen you feel it might be damagedOnly at the end of the semesterBefore each use30s