WorksheetsBiology Safety Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near:
an open door
an open flame
another student
a sink
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
notify your instructor
run for the fire extinguisher
throw water on the fire
open the windows
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles are worn in the laboratory)
to avoid eye strain
to improve your vision
only if you don't have corrective glasses
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory
take them out before starting the lab
you do not have to wear protective goggles
advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses
keep the information to yourself
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
figure it out as you do the lab
try several methods until something works
ask the instructor before preceeding
skip and go on to the next part
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
left at your lab station for the next class
disposed of according to your instructor's directions
dumped in the sink
taken home
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should:
discuss the issue with your instructor
sneak in after school and work alone
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch
make up some results
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
toward yourself
toward your lab parter
toward another classmate
away from all people
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should:
use a rag or paper towels
pick up the end that looks cooler
use tongs
pour cold water on it
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.) First you should
visit the school nurse after class
see a doctor after school
tell the science instructor at once
apply first aid yourself
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
read all directions to know what equipment is necessary
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
clean any glassware that appears dirty
all of the above
When putting glass tubing into a rubber stopper after its been fired and cooled is best done by
lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin
using a towel or cotton gloves for protection
twisting the tubing and stopper carefully
all of the above
Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as:
a face shield
safety glasses
splash proof chemical goggles
none of the above
Long hair in the laboratory must be:
cut short
held away from the experiment with one hand
always neatly groomed
tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band
The following footwear is best in the laboratory
sandals
open-toed shoes
closed-toed shoes
shoes appropriate for the weather
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are:
always against the rules
okay
not dangerous
okay if you are working alone
In the laboratory, the following should not be worn:
loose clothing
dangling jewelry
sandals
all of the above
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell:
the custodian
your lab partner
your best friend in the class
the science instructor or teacher
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with:
soap
oil
weak base
plenty of water
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances always:
treat your hands with skin lotion
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
wipe your hands on a towel
wipe your hands on your clothes
If a chemical is splashed into your eye, the minimum length of time that you need to flush your eye with running water is
15 minutes
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass
True
False
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
True
False
Return all unused chemicals to their original containers
True
False
Work areas should be kept clean and neat
True
False
Pipettes are used to measure liquids. You should pull the liquid into pipette with your mouth
True
False
Lab work can be started immediately upon entering the lab even if the teacher is not here?
True
False
Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the lab
True
False
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use
True
False
Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the lab
True
False
All unauthorized experiments are not allowed
True
False
You are allowed to enter the chemical storage area any time you need to get an item
True
False
Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities
True
False
It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is put in the trash
True
False
Never leave a lit burner unattended
True
False
