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Lab Safety

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
a)
to improve vision
b)
only if you don't wear glasses
c)
anytime heat, chemicals, or glassware are used
d)
to avoid eye strain
2.
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
a)
notify your teacher
b)
run for the fire extinguisher
c)
throw water on the fire
d)
open a window
3.
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
a)
an open door
b)
an open flame
c)
a student
d)
a sink
4.
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)
skip it and go to the next part
d)
ask your teacher
5.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
dumped down sink
b)
taken home
c)
thrown in trash
d)
disposed of according to teacher's directions
6.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a)
towards your body
b)
toward your lab partner
c)
towards another classmate
d)
away from all people
7.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
visit school nurse
b)
text your parent
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
tell teacher immediatly
8.
Report any accident or injury to the teacher _______________, no matter how small it may appear
a)
at the end of the period
b)
immediately
c)
eventually
d)
after you get the situation under control
9.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
10.
When moving chemicals during labs, you should; 
a)
Move quickly so you can be in the way for the shortest time possible 
b)
Walking very slowly
c)
Hold them securely and walk carefully
d)
Yell out "Code One" so that everyone clears a path for you to walk through
11.
If you break a glass container during lab, you should ___________________
a)
clean it up immediately
b)
yell "Code One" and letting your teacher clean it up
c)
alert your lab partners and other groups near you and tell your teacher
d)
leave it and tell your teacher after the lab is completed
12.
You find the following test tubes; which one should you use?
a)
One has a small crack in the side
b)
One has a small chip on the top
c)
One is dirty and has film/residue on the bottom
d)
Trick question; you shouldn't use any of these test tubes
13.
Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab.  _______________ immediately of any unsafe conditions you see.
a)
Assess and fix
b)
Notify the teacher
c)
Notify your lab group
d)
Call out, "Code 1"
14.
Clean up ___________________
a)
As soon as you finish your experiment
b)
by disposing of all materials down the sink with lots of water
c)
by disposing of all materials in the waste bins provided
d)
as directed by your teacher
15.
Keep hands ________________ while using chemicals or preserved specimens
a)
away from face, eyes, mouth, and body
b)
in pockets
c)
to yourselves
d)
wet
16.
Handle all _______________ used in an activity in a humane manner
a)
chemicals
b)
living organisms
c)
paperwork and notes
d)
group members
17.
Any time chemicals, heat, loose particles, or glassware are used, all students will wear _______________.  There will be no exceptions to this rule.
a)
gloves
b)
long-sleeve shirts
c)
all safety equipment available
d)
laboratory goggles
18.
Dress properly during lab activities; ________________________ are hazards in the lab
a)
Long hair, dangling jewelry, and lose or baggy clothing
b)
Electricity, machines, and live animals
c)
Glasses and contact lenses
d)
long-sleeved shirts and long pants
19.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
20.
Conduct yourself in a _____________ manner at all times in the laboratory.
a)
honest
b)
respectful
c)
responsible
d)
safe
21.
Perform only ______________________
a)
safe experiments
b)
experiments authorized by your teacher
c)
if you are a good actor
d)
experiments that cause FIRE!!!
22.
Know the ________________ all safety equipment including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and eye-wash station
a)
manufacturer
b)
location and how to operate
c)
expiration date for
d)
materials used in