WorksheetsLab Safety Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab.
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
2.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
3.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
4.
What is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly out of the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
5.
Long hair in the laboratory must be
a)
tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device
b)
always neatly groomed
c)
held away from the experiment with one hand
d)
cut short
6.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the science instructor at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
7.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
8.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
taken home
b)
dumped in the sink
c)
disposed of according to your instructor’s directions
d)
left at your lab station for the next class
9.
The following footwear is best in the laboratory.
a)
shoes appropriate for the weather
b)
open-toed shoes
c)
closed-toed shoes
d)
sandals
10.
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a)
away from all people
b)
toward another classmate
c)
toward your lab partner
d)
toward yourself
12.
Why are approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the lab?
a)
A. To improve your vision
b)
B. To make you look like a bug
c)
C. To give you headaches
d)
D. To protect eyes around chemicals, heat, or glassware
13.
Flammable materials should never be dispensed (or used) near:
a)
A. An open door
b)
B. An open flame
c)
C.Another student
d)
D. A sink
14.
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.
15.
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should...
a)
pour cold water on it.
b)
use tongs.
c)
pick up the end that looks cooler.
d)
use a rag or paper towels.
16.
When you finish working with any lab specimens, you should always
a)
put lotion on your hands
b)
wash your hands with soap and warm water
c)
wipe your hands off on your shirt
17.
What is the best method for testing a substance for odors?
a)
Sticking your nose in the container and inhaling directly.
b)
Using your hand to carefully waft the odor towards your nose.
c)
Pushing it under your lab partner's nose and tell them to sniff.
18.
Before conducting a lab, read all ____________
a)
material list
b)
instructions
c)
hypothesis
d)
data
19.
Which of the following is NOT a safe lab practice?
a)
Keep chemicals and glassware away from the edge of the table
b)
Horse playing and running are allowed in the lab
c)
Report minor accidents to your teacher
d)
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
20.
Wear ________ to protect your eyes.
a)
face masks
b)
closed toed shoes
c)
goggles
d)
contacts
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