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WorksheetsSafety in the Science Lab
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
a)
an open door
b)
an open flame
c)
another student
d)
a sink
2.
Safety goggles are worn in the laboratory
a)
to avoid eye strain
b)
to improve your vision
c)
only if you don't have corrective glasses
d)
any time chemicals are used or glassware is heated
3.
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
a)
figure it out as you do the lab
b)
try several methods until something works
c)
ask the instructor before proceeding
d)
skip it and go on to the next part
4.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
left at your lab station for the next class
b)
disposed of according to your instructor's directions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
taken home
5.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a)
toward yourself
b)
toward your lab partner
c)
toward another classmate
d)
away from all people
6.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
visit the school nurse after class
b)
see a doctor after school
c)
tell your teacher immediately
d)
apply first aid yourself
7.
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
a)
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary
b)
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
c)
clean any glassware that appears dirty
d)
all of the above
8.
Long hair in the laboratory must be
a)
cut short
b)
held away from the experiment with one hand
c)
always neatly groomed
d)
tied back
9.
In a laboratory, the following should not be worn
a)
loose clothing
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
sandals
d)
all of the above
10.
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
a)
always against the rules
b)
okay
c)
not dangerous
d)
okay if you are working alone
11.
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
a)
soap
b)
oil
c)
a weak base
d)
plenty of water
12.
Emergency safety equipment such as the fire blanket and the eyewash station
a)
if for use by firemen only
b)
is to be used only by the teacher
c)
may be used by anyone who needs it and has been instructed on its use
d)
may only be used on lab days
13.
Broken glass should be picked up by the student and placed in the trash.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Read all procedures completely before beginning a lab.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Unauthorized experiments are prohibited
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The fire blanket
a)
is kept in the bright orange sleeve
b)
should be used by the person who can get to it most quickly
c)
is wrapped around a person in order to smother a fire
d)
all of the above
21.
Never leave a lit burner unattended.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area when you need to get a laboratory supply
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Students must pay for any supplies that they break during lab.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
You may eat or drink in the science laboratory
a)
after you have washed your hands
b)
on the days you are not doing a lab
c)
only from the beakers
d)
at no time unless given teacher approval
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