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Safety in the Lab

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important to know the names and appearance of lab equipment before doing laboratory work?

a)

So you will score higher on the lab test.

b)

So you can quickly obtain your laboratory supplies before lab.

c)

So you can follow the lab instructions clearly.

d)

So you can make sure everything has been cleaned before beginning the lab procedure.

2.

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 about the room.

c)

Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.

d)

Immediately ask to go to the restroom.

3.

I can perform an experiment of my own when:

a)

When I am sure it is safe to do so.

b)

Whenever I want to.

c)

Only with permission from the teacher

d)

Never.

4.

Keeping the work area neat and clean is important because:

a)

My teacher is a neatness freak

b)

I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.

c)

It keeps the room from looking messy.

d)

It helps prevent accidents.

5.

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

a)

Guess.

b)

Change lab partners.

c)

Ask my teacher.

d)

Just sit quietly and do nothing.

6.

A spill can cause an accident. Clean up a spill:

a)

When you have time.

b)

After the teacher has told you 3 or more times.

c)

At the end of the lab.

d)

Immediately.

7.

Safety glasses must be worn when using:

a)

Bunsen burners

b)

Glassware

c)

Chemicals

d)

all of the time

8.

If you see something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, tell the teacher

a)

When you have time

b)

At once

c)

After class

d)

After school

9.

The most important thing in laboratory experiments is:

a)

Getting done first.

b)

Getting the answer right.

c)

Safety.

d)

Penmanship.

10.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Identify the primary function of the lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Transfer small amounts of liquid
b)
Transfer large amounts of liquid
c)
Measure liquid volume
d)
Mixing liquid chemicals
12.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

so that you look super cool

d)

any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

13.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

skip it and move on

b)

ask your teacher or classmates

c)

try different things until something works

d)

figure it out as you do the lab

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.

What does this symbol indicate?

a)

Corrosive substances

b)

Wash your hands.

c)

Wear appropriate gloves.

d)

Bacteria are present.

16.
a)
Poison/Toxic
b)
Bio Hazard
c)
Radioactive
d)
Corrosive
17.

What do you think this symbol means?

a)

Emergency eye wash station

b)

Safety shower

c)

Eye positive sprinkler system

d)

Eye brush station

18.

Identify the Image

a)

Radioactive

b)

Flammable

c)

Biological hazard

d)

Toxic

19.

What does this safety symbol mean?

a)

flammable

b)

oxidising

c)

hot

d)

explosive

20.

What does this safety symbol mean?

a)

cross

b)

harmful / irritant

c)

sharp

d)

chemical

21.

What do you think this symbol means?

a)

Emergency eye wash station

b)

Safety shower

c)

Transporter beam system

d)

Keep area dry