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Lab Safety

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You may begin lab activities as soon as you have set up and are ready
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
3.
Perform only ______________________
a)
safe experiments
b)
experiments authorized by your teacher
c)
if you are a good actor
d)
experiments that cause FIRE!!!
4.
Keep hands ________________ while using chemicals or preserved specimens
a)
away from face, eyes, mouth, and body
b)
in pockets
c)
to yourselves
d)
wet
5.
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
6.
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
7.
This is the symbol for 
a)
campfires 
b)
eye safety
c)
fume safety 
d)
fire safety
8.
What does this symbol mean 
a)
fire safety 
b)
eye protection safety 
c)
animal safety 
d)
extreme temperatures 
9.
A student had a small amount of chemical left at the end of lab, so she poured it into the sink with lots of water, without asking the teacher
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
10.
A student sniffed some bleach to see if it had a strong smell.  
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
11.
After completing an experiment, all wastes should be
a)
left at your lab station for the next class
b)
disposed of according to your teacher's directions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
taken home
12.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
13.
Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
15.
When labs are easy or no chemicals are out you can horseplay and joke around in the lab.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Your goggles fog up you should
a)
Move to an area away from the lab and vent them to clear them up.
b)
Take them off and wipe them out.
c)
Vent them immediately.
d)
Work through it.
17.
You are working in the lab and a fire drill occurs.  You should
a)
Turn off any gas or equipment and leave
b)
Continue working
c)
Pour everything down the drain and leave
d)
Scream hysterically and run in circles
18.
When ever anything happens in lab such as injury, spills, questions, etc you should
a)
Tell or ask the teacher
b)
Tell or ask your lab partner
c)
Call your mom
d)
Run down stairs to the main office
19.
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should
a)
Use a rag or paper towel
b)
Pick up the end that looks cooler
c)
Use tongs
d)
Pour cold water on it
20.
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
21.
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
a)
True
b)
False
22.
 Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are 
a)
okay if you are working alone
b)
not dangerous
c)
okay
d)
always against the rules
23.
You should wash your hands after
a)
touching a plant in the classroom.
b)
handling a class pet.
c)
working with chemicals
d)
All of the above.
24.
If you get chemicals in your eyes, you should flush them with water for:
a)
less than 10 minutes.
b)
15-20 minutes.
c)
10-12 minutes.
d)
you should never rinse your eyes.
25.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above