WorksheetsLab Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Always point a test tube that is being heated
away from you and towards other people
toward you and away from others
always toward the right side
away from you and away from other people
To detect the odor of chemical fumes
inhale the fumes directly from the container
gently fan the fumes toward your nose; waft
heat the substance before smelling it
take a deep breath and inhale
When glassware is broken, chipped, or cracked you should
notify your teacher and dispose of it properly
hide it and say nothing
keep using it until it breaks completely and then dispose of it properly
clean it very carefully before using
On lab days you will need to
tie back long hair
wear closed-toe shoes
secure loose, baggy clothing and dangling jewlery
all of these are true
When working with chemicals and other materials in the laboratory always
wear safety googles
bring a snack with you because it's going to be a long day
read up on the specific safety information for those chemicals
When using a Bunsen burner on should never
reach over the flame
leave the area unattended
use flammable materials near the flame
all of these are true
If you get acid on your hand you should
wait to see if it stings before you say
quickly rinse your hand with water
inform your teacher
During an experiment
it is appropriate to perform extra experiments to gain a better understanding of the material
complete only those experiments assigned
you may leave your area unattended
you may dump all waste down the sink to clean up
If you break a test tube,
you should carefully pick up the pieces with your hands and put them in the trash can
you should go to the storage room and get another test tube
you should notify the teacher
you should sweep it under the table so the next group can clean it up
Hot glassware
should be tested using the back of the hand
should be allowed to cool before moving or immersing in water
can shatter if immersed in cold water
all of the above are true
Which of the following should not be placed in a laboratory sink?
burnt matches
used filter papers
solid chemicals
all of these
When performing laboratory experiments that require the use of electrical equipment,
place the electrical equipment near a sink or water source
check the electrical cords for fraying or cracking before plugging it in
unplug by pulling on the cord
leave it "on" for the next class
What is the last think you should do before leaving lab?
pour all hazardous materials down the drain
put all broken glass in the regular trash can
make your partner clean the room
wash your hands
If you are not following lab instructions or safety procedures, which of the following could happen?
you may lose your privilege to continue participating in the lab
you may recieve a "0" on your lab
you may be referred to the office
all of the above may happen
The disposal procedures for all waste chemicals are the same
True
False
Anytime chemicals, heat, or glassware is used, students will wear goggles at all times.
True
False
If the bell rings before you finish, you may leave your lab station without cleaning up and expect the next class to clean it up
True
False
It is okay to eat and drink in lab
True
False
When you enter the science room and equipment is set out at the lab stations, you are allowed to touch and try the equipment prior to being instructed on what to do
True
False
It is okay to touch, taste, and smell chemicals as long as you know what they are
True
False
