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Science Lab Safety

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hot glass looks like cold glass

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
3.
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
When working in the lab, you always...
a)
work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
b)
ask questions when in doubt about procedures
c)
clean up after yourself 
d)
all of the above
5.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above
6.
When should safety goggles be worn?
a)
at all times in the lab
b)
when you feel like it
c)
when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware
7.
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
8.
Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
If you break glassware in the lab, you should...
a)
Tell the teacher
b)
Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
c)
Scream at the top of your lungs
10.
I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?
a)
When working with chemicals
b)
When working with a Bunsen burner
c)
When doing dissections.
d)
Any time you are working in the lab.
14.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
15.

If a fire erupts, immediately

a)

run for the fire extinguisher

b)

throw water on the fire.

c)

notify the teacher.

d)

open the windows.

16.

After completing an experiment, all chemcial wastes should be

a)

disposed of according to your teacher's directions.

b)

left a your lab station for the next class.

c)

taken home.

d)

dumped in the sink.

17.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.). First you should

a)

visit the school nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

tell the teacher at once.

d)

apply first aid yourself.

18.

When handling animals, students should

a)

not tease or handle animals roughly.

b)

open cages only with permission.

c)

report bites or scratches to the teacher immediately.

d)

all of the above.

19.

The following activity is not permitted in the laboratory:

a)

chewing gum.

b)

eating.

c)

drinking.

d)

all of the above.

20.

All chemicals in the lab (including foodstuffs and store-bought chemicals) should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

You are allowed to enter the chemcial preperation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Which of the following should not be worn during a laboratory activity?

a)

dangling jewelry

b)

loose clothing

c)

sandals

d)

All of the above

25.

When a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell your best friend in the class.

a)

True

b)

False (tell the teacher)

26.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False