Laboratory Safety Quiz

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Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near?

  • A sink
  • An open flame (correct)
  • Another student
  • An open door

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately?

  • Open the windows
  • Throw water on the fire
  • Run for the fire extinguisher
  • Notify your instructor (correct)

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory?

  • Only if you don't have corrective glasses
  • To avoid eye strain
  • To improve your vision
  • Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used (correct)

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory?

<p>Take them out before starting the lab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should?

<p>Ask the instructor before proceeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be?

<p>Disposed of according to your instructor's directions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should?

<p>Discuss the issue with your instructor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When heating a substance in a test tube, always point the open end of the tube?

<p>Away from all people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should?

<p>Use tongs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.), first you should?

<p>Tell the science instructor at once (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as?

<p>Safety glasses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Long hair in the laboratory must be?

<p>Tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The following footwear is best in the laboratory?

<p>Closed-toed shoes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are?

<p>Always against the rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell?

<p>The science instructor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with?

<p>Plenty of water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always?

<p>Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Draw a diagram of your science room and label the locations of the following: Fire Blanket, Fire Extinguisher(s), Exits, Eyewash Station, Emergency Shower, Closest Fire Alarm Station, Waste Disposal Container(s)

<p>That is a practical task for safety awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Safety Guidelines in the Laboratory

  • Flammable materials, such as alcohol, must never be used near an open flame.
  • In the event of a laboratory fire, promptly notify your instructor instead of attempting to extinguish it yourself.
  • Always wear approved eye protection devices (goggles) when using chemicals, heat, or glassware.
  • Contact lens wearers should remove lenses before starting a lab experiment to ensure safety.

Procedure Compliance

  • Clarify any unclear directions or lab procedures by asking the instructor before proceeding.
  • Chemical waste must be disposed of as per the instructor's directions after completing an experiment.
  • Discuss incomplete experiments with the instructor instead of trying to finish them independently.

Safe Practices

  • When heating a test tube, always point the open end away from yourself and others.
  • Use tongs when handling heated glassware to prevent burns.
  • Report any injuries (cuts, burns, etc.) to the science instructor immediately.

Equipment Handling

  • Inspect glassware for chips or cracks before use, and clean any dirty glassware as necessary.
  • When inserting glass tubing into a rubber stopper, lubricate the tubing and use appropriate protection like gloves.

Protective Gear and Attire

  • Personal eyeglasses provide equivalent protection to safety glasses but not to splashproof goggles.
  • Long hair must be secured away from the experiment for safety.
  • Loose clothing, dangling jewelry, and sandals are prohibited in the laboratory for safety reasons.

Safety Rules and Emergency Protocol

  • Horseplay is strictly forbidden in lab environments.
  • If equipment malfunctions, turn it off and inform the science instructor.
  • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water if acidic substances splash onto it.

Hygiene and Cleanliness

  • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling chemicals or biological materials.
  • Laboratories should be kept clean and tidy for a safe working environment.

True or False Safety Statements

  • Treat all chemicals in the lab as potentially dangerous.
  • Return unused chemicals to their original containers is not allowed.
  • Always follow the rule: no unauthorized experiments are permitted.
  • Laboratory aprons should be worn during all activities for protection.

General Lab Awareness

  • Hot glass can appear identical to cold glass; assume all glass is hot until confirmed otherwise.
  • Never use chipped or cracked glassware as it poses a safety risk.
  • Entering the chemical preparation area requires permission and should not be done without supervision.

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