Lab Safety Test

Why is it important to know the names and appearance of lab equipment before doing laboratory work?

• So you will score higher on the lab test.
• So you can quickly obtain your laboratory supplies before the lab.
• So you can follow the lab instructions clearly.
• So you can make sure everything has been cleaned before beginning the lab procedure.

What is the correct procedure to follow when smelling the odor of a chemical substance?

• Fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be directly over the beaker.
• Place your nose directly over the substance and take a big whiff.
• Fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be several centimeters away from the substance.
• Place your nose near the opening of the beaker and inhale.

What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?

• Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
• Run madly about the room.
• Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
• Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
• Tell everyone that your friend did it and that "Ooooh, they are in BIG trouble!".

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity…

• Guess.
• Change lab partners.
• Ask the teacher.
• Just sit quietly and do nothing.

You should tie back long hair and/or baggy clothes when…

• Working near fire.
• Using chemicals in the lab.
• Trying to impress a friend.
• A and B
• A and B and C

You should be sure the equipment is clean:

• A. Before you use it.

• B. After you use it.

• C. Cleanliness doesn't matter.

• Both A and B.
• A, B, and C.

To put out a fire in a person's hair or clothes use:

• A fire blanket
• A handy chemical
• The wind from running around the room
• A fire extinguisher

Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of

• Old students.
• Transfer students.
• Only the teacher.
• Each and every student.

Match the vocabulary words with the correct definition.

• Preventative Equipment

• An emergency safety tool for washing harmful substances out of delicate eyes.

• Shoes

• Any safety equipment that should be used to prevent an emergency before it can happen.

• Eye Wash

• Worn on the feet to prevent injury from chemicals or sharp objects.

• Procedures

• The steps you must follow to get the job done correctly.

Match the vocabulary words with the correct definition.

• Goggles

• Worn on the face to prevent injuries to the eyes.

• Fire Blanket

• Worn over the clothing to prevent chemicals or heat harming clothes.

• Shower

• An emergency safety tool for washing harmful substances off the body.

• Apron

• An emergency safety tool for putting out a fire on a person safely and quickly.