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Lab Safety

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mrs. Niboli sets up an experiment where students must figure out the identity of 4 mystery powders.  Your partner suggests that you taste.  What is the correct response to your partners behavior?
a)
Good idea!  We'll be able to figure them out that way!
b)
Umm, that might be a good way to do the experiment.
c)
No, don't do that!  What if they are toxic!
d)
Nice, let's smell them too!
2.
True or False: Eating is allowed in science class.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which of the following is NOT a safety procedure that you should follow?
a)
Smell everything before mixing it together.
b)
Never horseplay during science labs.
c)
Make sure that all cords are in good condition before using the instrument.
d)
Keep exposed skin covered at all times.
4.
Which of following should you report to a teacher?
a)
When there is a spill
b)
When something is broken or you break something
c)
Any accident or injury
d)
All of the choices
5.
During a lab, Edgar has to fill his glass beaker with water so walks behind the stools.  Adriana does not realize Edgar is behind her and pushes out a stool.  Edgar trips and the beaker breaks!  How could of this been avoided?
a)
It can't!
b)
Only Adriana needs to be more aware of her surroundings.
c)
Both students need to be aware of their surroundings.
d)
Edgar could have gone to a different sink.
6.
True or False: It is proper lab safety to have your hair tied back and loose clothing secured.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The class is working with acids and some acid spills some on the table.  Steven doesn't realize this and puts his arm in the acid!  It starts to sting, but he is too embarrassed to say anything.  What is the first thing Steven should have done?
a)
Wash it off with water.
b)
Tell the teacher that a chemical has spilled on him.
c)
Wait until the end of class then tell the teacher.
d)
Wait until school ends then go to the nurse.
8.
Mrs. Niboli has given you very specific directions on how to complete a lab.  You decide to start the lab with out reading the directions first.  Is this good lab safety?
a)
Yes! Everything will be ok!
b)
No!  Always read the directions first!
9.
Veronica is working with an open flame.  What does she need to do before starting the lab? 
a)
Tie her hair back.
b)
Be aware of where the flame is.
c)
Remove all jewelry.
d)
All of the choices.
10.
True or False:  You may grab lab materials at any time without the teachers permission.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
when working with chemicals you should always wear:
a)
jewelry
b)
goggles 
c)
hats
12.
If a chemical gets in your eyes you should:
a)
rub your eyes
b)
use the eyewash station then tell the teacher
c)
nothing