Lab Safety Awareness Quiz: Test!

20 Questions | By Caswisher | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 104

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1.

According to the HSE Laboratory Safety Agreement, when are you allowed to enter the science laboratory?
- A.
  
  Whenever you are completing an experiment for this class
- B.
  
  Whenever you are completing an assignment for this class
- C.
  
  Whenever you are given permission from the instructor
- D.
  
  Whenever you want a quiet place to work
2.

Ember has a lab in her science class today. She will be working with chemicals and glass. Should Ember wear her lab goggles today?
- A.
  
  Yes, Ember must wear lab goggles because she is working with chemicals and glass
- B.
  
  Yes, Ember must wear lab goggles because she is in a science class
- C.
  
  No, Ember should not wear lab goggles because she is not working with heat
- D.
  
  No, Ember should not wear lab goggles because chemicals and glass are not dangerous
3.

During a laboratory experiment, Juan accidentally catches his clothing on fire. His lab partner sees this and should:
- A.
  
  Grab the fire extinguisher and spray Juan to put out the fire.
- B.
  
  Tell Juan to run around screaming, "I'm on fire."
- C.
  
  Use the fire blanket to smother the flames
- D.
  
  Take Juan to the laboratory shower and pour water on him to put the fire out
4.

(From Question 3) According to the HSE Laboratory Safety Agreement, what else should Juan's lab partner do?
- A.
  
  Take Juan to the nurse
- B.
  
  Call 911
- C.
  
  Report the incident to the instructor
- D.
  
  Instagram a picture of Juan with his arm on fire. #awesome
5.

When heating chemicals in a test tube, you should point to the open end of the test tube:
- A.
  
  Towards the sink
- B.
  
  Towards the flame
- C.
  
  Away from yourself and others
- D.
  
  Towards the chemical containers
6.

When working with edible supplies (candy, food, etc.) in the laboratory, when are you allowed to consume (eat) them?
- A.
  
  When the lab is over
- B.
  
  When given permission to do so
- C.
  
  In the middle of the lab
- D.
  
  Only if your partner does not want to eat them
7.

Once the experiment is over, you should place/pure unused chemicals:
- A.
  
  In the sink
- B.
  
  In the trash
- C.
  
  Back in the containers
- D.
  
  In the location that the instructor states
8.

In the laboratory, it is expected that your always:
- A.
  
  Tie long hair back
- B.
  
  Remove all dangling jewelry
- C.
  
  Remove all jackets
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

When using sharp/pointed objects (such as probes, scissors, scalpels, etc) you should:
- A.
  
  Make sure they are clean
- B.
  
  Have the teacher sharpen them before use
- C.
  
  Use them only for the laboratory experiment at hand
- D.
  
  Pretend to "stab" your lab partner with them
10.

Kevin accidentally broke a glass test tube in the laboratory. What should he do first?
- A.
  
  Clean up the broken glass and throw it in the trash can
- B.
  
  Hide the broken test tube in a cabinet
- C.
  
  Notify the teacher
- D.
  
  Blame it on his lab partner and leave the mess for him to clean up.
11.

I am allowed to use electrical outlets to plug in my phone and/or any other unauthorized device/object.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

It is okay to keep flammable objects near open flames.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Acting inappropriately in the laboratory area could result in a failing grade for the quarter (nine weeks).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

It is important to listen to instructions/directions in the laboratory area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

I am allowed to bring my backpack and other belongings into the laboratory area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

I must clean up the laboratory area before leaving the class.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Hot objects look the same as cool objects.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Horseplay is okay in the laboratory, as long as the experiment is over.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

The gas jets and drawer locks can become jammed if you place trash in them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

I should handle all chemicals, even household ones, with care.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False