Laboratory Safety Quiz
A student removes a chemical sample from a reagent bottle to be used in an
experiment. What should he do with any excess chemical remaining from this
sample after the experiment is complete? - ANS - Check and see if anyone else
can use the chemical. If not, discard in the proper waste container.
\All lab participants must remain prepared to use safety equipment in case of
emergency. Identify the components of effective preparation. - ANS -
Understanding where the safety equipment is located
Knowing what safety equipment is available
Being familiar with how safety equipment is used
\Changing gloves often will minimize the spread of chemicals. To properly
remove gloves, first _____________, and then, ___________. Then insert
___________ between the interior edge of the second glove and the skin, and
remove the second glove. - ANS - grasp the exterior of one glove with a gloved
hand, peel off the first glove, a bare finger.
\Determine the best way to deal with each of the following items that may dangle
into the way during lab work.
1. Long hair
2. Long necklaces
3. Loose bracelets
4. Flowy sleeves
5. Long earrings - ANS - 1. Tie back or secure
2. Remove
3. Remove
4. Tie back or secure
5. Remove
\Determine the safest option in the lab if you need your vision to be corrected. -
ANS - Wear corrective glasses or lenses under your safety goggles for the whole
experiment, but always check with your TA or Instructor for your school's policy
\Determine when to put on disposable gloves for work in the lab. - ANS - Before
handling any glassware or chemicals for the experiment
\Determine when you should remove your goggles in the lab room. - ANS - When
everyone in the room is done handling any chemicals or glassware
\Determine where to dispose of each type of waste.
1. Unused solid reagent:
A student removes a chemical sample from a reagent bottle to be used in an
experiment. What should he do with any excess chemical remaining from this
sample after the experiment is complete? - ANS - Check and see if anyone else
can use the chemical. If not, discard in the proper waste container.
\All lab participants must remain prepared to use safety equipment in case of
emergency. Identify the components of effective preparation. - ANS -
Understanding where the safety equipment is located
Knowing what safety equipment is available
Being familiar with how safety equipment is used
\Changing gloves often will minimize the spread of chemicals. To properly
remove gloves, first _____________, and then, ___________. Then insert
___________ between the interior edge of the second glove and the skin, and
remove the second glove. - ANS - grasp the exterior of one glove with a gloved
hand, peel off the first glove, a bare finger.
\Determine the best way to deal with each of the following items that may dangle
into the way during lab work.
1. Long hair
2. Long necklaces
3. Loose bracelets
4. Flowy sleeves
5. Long earrings - ANS - 1. Tie back or secure
2. Remove
3. Remove
4. Tie back or secure
5. Remove
\Determine the safest option in the lab if you need your vision to be corrected. -
ANS - Wear corrective glasses or lenses under your safety goggles for the whole
experiment, but always check with your TA or Instructor for your school's policy
\Determine when to put on disposable gloves for work in the lab. - ANS - Before
handling any glassware or chemicals for the experiment
\Determine when you should remove your goggles in the lab room. - ANS - When
everyone in the room is done handling any chemicals or glassware
\Determine where to dispose of each type of waste.
1. Unused solid reagent:
