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WorksheetsSafety in the Lab
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why is it important to know the names and appearance of lab equipment before doing laboratory work?
So you will score higher on the lab test.
So you can quickly obtain your laboratory supplies before lab.
So you can follow the lab instructions clearly.
So you can make sure everything has been cleaned before beginning the lab procedure.
What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled:
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
Run madly about the room.
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
I can perform an experiment of my own when:
When I am sure it is safe to do so.
Whenever I want to.
Only with permission from the teacher
Never.
Keeping the work area neat and clean is important because:
My teacher is a neatness freak
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
It keeps the room from looking messy.
It helps prevent accidents.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
Guess.
Change lab partners.
Ask my teacher.
Just sit quietly and do nothing.
A spill can cause an accident. Clean up a spill:
When you have time.
After the teacher has told you 3 or more times.
At the end of the lab.
Immediately.
Safety glasses must be worn when using:
Bunsen burners
Glassware
Chemicals
all of the time
If you see something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, tell the teacher
When you have time
At once
After class
After school
The most important thing in laboratory experiments is:
Getting done first.
Getting the answer right.
Safety.
Penmanship.
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
to avoid eye strain
to improve your vision
so that you look super cool
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
skip it and move on
ask your teacher or classmates
try different things until something works
figure it out as you do the lab
What does this symbol indicate?
Corrosive substances
Wash your hands.
Wear appropriate gloves.
Bacteria are present.
What do you think this symbol means?
Emergency eye wash station
Safety shower
Eye positive sprinkler system
Eye brush station
Identify the Image
Radioactive
Flammable
Biological hazard
Toxic
What does this safety symbol mean?
flammable
oxidising
hot
explosive
What does this safety symbol mean?
cross
harmful / irritant
sharp
chemical
What do you think this symbol means?
Emergency eye wash station
Safety shower
Transporter beam system
Keep area dry
