Free Printable Lab Safety for Chemistry 1

1.

Broken glassware should be placed in the:

a)

sink

b)

garbage can

c)

broken glass container

d)

lab drawer

2.

In the event that a strong base is spilled on your hands, the first action that should be taken is:

a)

neutralize it with sand and soda ash

b)

pour sodium bicarbonate on it

c)

scream and run around the room 'til you get help

d)

wash with plenty of water

3.

Glassware to be heated should be made of and labeled with:

a)

flint glass

b)

Pyrex, Kimax, Sibata or Bomex

c)

plastic

d)

extra heavy walled glass

4.

Students are allowed to work in the laboratory:

a)

during school hours

b)

after obtaining permission from the teacher

c)

when the custodian is present

d)

in groups of four or more

e)

none of the above

5.

Flammable materials (like alcohol) should never be dispensed or used near:

a)

an open door

b)

an open flame

c)

another student

d)

sink

e)

none of these

6.

Before beginning laboratory work, which of the following should be done to increase safety?

a)

be sure your area is clean

b)

put on goggles

c)

read the lab procedure

d)

all of these

7.

Playing in the laboratory (as opposed to working) is:

a)

always against the rules

b)

okay

c)

not dangerous

d)

okay only if your partner is present

e)

none of the above

8.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell:

a)

the custodian

b)

the principal

c)

your best friend in class

d)

the science teacher

e)

none of the above

9.

A student who is NOT close to the shower can use the shower to put out a flame if their clothing catches on fire.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). The first thing you should do is to:

a)

ask to see the school nurse

b)

see a doctor after school

c)

tell your teacher at once

d)

tell the principal

e)

get basic first aid; then tell your teacher

11.

If you wear contact lenses in the science laboratory:

a)

always take them out before starting each experiment.

b)

you do not need to wear protective goggles.

c)

keep the information to yourself

d)

put a red dot on your goggles and find out if it is safe for that lab

e)

none of these

12.

Examine the symbols below. Which figure would you find on a bottle of gasoline?

a)

b)

c)

d)

13.

Identify the space for flammability.

a)

3

b)

0

c)

2

d)

W

14.

Identify the space for health hazard.

a)

3

b)

0

c)

2

d)

W

15.

Identify the space for reactivity.

a)

3

b)

0

c)

2

d)

W

16.

It is safe to work with this chemical near other chemicals.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

If this chemical gets on your skin, you’ll be alright as long as you wash it off immediately (no damage).

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Long hair in the laboratory must be:

a)

cut hair

b)

kept away from the experiment using your goggle strap

c)

always short and fashionably styled

d)

kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or another confining device

e)

none of these

19.

When you finish working with chemicals and other lab substances, always:

a)

wipe your hands on a towel

b)

wipe your hands on your apron

c)

treat your hands with skin lotion

d)

wash your hands with soap and water

e)

none of these

20.

For your safety, reactions in test tubes should only be viewed from the side of the tube, not the top.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

If a chemical is accidentally splashed into your eyes, immediately wash them out with a dilute solution of boric acid.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Concentrated acid should always be added to water when making a solution..

a)

True

b)

False

23.

When smelling chemicals inside of a test tube, you should hold your face directly over the opening of the test tube and inhale deeply.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Reading the label on chemical bottles at least twice, noting both the identity and concentration, will reduce problems and make your lab experience safer.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Chemicals can be stored in the lab drawer without the consent of the teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Shorts and sandals can be worn in the lab on a hot day without the fear of spilling dangerous chemicals and damaging your skin.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Counter tops should always be wiped off/squeegeed off before leaving the lab table when an experiment is completed.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Unused chemicals should be returned to their original stock containers.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

If the fire alarm sounds during a lab, you should turn off the Bunsen burner, water and any electrical devices BEFORE leaving the room.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

It is safe for a person who catches on fire to use the shower to put out the flames when located close to the shower.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Water is to be used immediately as first aid for burns or spills in the lab (basic first aid).

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Chemicals with a health rating of one (1) can be safely tasted in the lab.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

If you have trouble with the Bunsen burner, your first act should be to turn off the gas.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A porcelain container can safely be heated.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Hot porcelain and hot glass containers will break ($$$) if cooled quickly with cool water.

a)

True

b)

False

Lab Safety for Chemistry 1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

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