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Lab Safety 2

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

For what reason(s) are food and/or drink NOT allowed in THIS room? (select all that apply)

a)

We use bacteria that may be transferred from gloved hand to surface and may cause illness if the surface was not cleaned

b)

We use chemicals on ALL surfaces during labs and activities including desktops and lab tables

c)

We have other students who lay their faces on the desk and could spread their ICK through drool droplets

d)

We could drop particles and attract varmints

2.

Hanglie-danglies are to be removed BEFORE moving to the lab tables. Which of the following are considered hanglie danglies? (select all that apply)

a)

purse of any kind

b)

ID lanyards

c)

charging cords/earbud cords

d)

hair extensions

3.

Do we have an eyewash station?

a)

yes

b)

no

4.

Do we have a fire extinguisher?

a)

yes

b)

no

5.

Do we have a safety shower?

a)

yes

b)

no

6.

How should you test the sharpness of any blade or piece of equipment? (select all that apply)

a)

gently run your finger along the edge or point

b)

carefully poke or cut your lab coat/apron in an unimportant spot

c)

lightly try to poke or cut your lab table

d)

watchfully try to slice the edge of a piece of paper

7.

Why is it important to wash hands before and after you glove for a lab? (select all that apply)

a)

It is possible for contaminants to cross over the glove barrier: you to patient/experiment or patient/experiment to you.

b)

It makes it easier to get the gloves on and off because your hands are naturally waxy

c)

It improves your tactile sense since you have now put on gloves

d)

It reduces your chances of an allergic reaction to the material that the gloves are made of

8.

If you or your partner(s) break any glassware, what should be done?

a)

pick up the large pieces and throw them away, leave the small pieces

b)

sweep up the large and small pieces and throw them away

c)

sweep up the large and small pieces and throw them in the broken glass container

d)

pick up the large pieces and put these in the broken glass container but sweep up the small pieces and throw them away

9.

Chemicals and dissection materials should be:

(select all that apply)

a)

dumped and flushed down the sink

b)

placed in the disposal container

c)

thrown in the trash

d)

left on the lab table

10.

If you or your partner ever suddenly feels ill, what should you do? (select all that apply)

a)

put your head down on the lab table or desk and go to sleep

b)

let your partner know if you're the sick one OR stay with your partner if they are the ill one and have someone get me

c)

stick it out, you're an emerging adult now

d)

just call your mom to come and get you

11.

Why is horseplay, goofing around or using chemicals/equipment improperly NEVER tolerated?

(select all that apply)

a)

it's dangerous

b)

it's dangerous

c)

it's dangerous

d)

it's dangerous

12.

Lab tables, desk tables and aisles need to be clear for work and movement. Why? (Select all that apply)

a)

items in the aisle can trip people when carrying supplies because they cannot see them

b)

equipment, stains and chemicals take up the space and there is no room for other unnecessary items

c)

personal items can be damaged when spills or procedures take place and cannot be replaced or repaired

d)

during an emergency or non-emergency items on the floor get kicked and cause further problems for everyone

13.

How would you know of any special safety concerns when performing any lab or activity? (select all that apply)

a)

pre-read and identify the concerns

b)

look for the safety symbols in the lab handouts

c)

listen carefully during pre-lab discussions

d)

no concerns ever, this is a high school lab

14.

Why should you not block your auditory meatus with ear buds during class or lab time? (select all that apply)

a)

you would be unable to hear directions being given

b)

you would be unable to notice a sound emergency

c)

you would not be able to communicate effectively with your partners

d)

your music would be a distraction to your neighbors