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lab safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
4.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
5.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

What do you do if a fire breaks out during a lab?

a)

Run!

b)

Tell the teacher

c)

Just watch it burn

7.

after completing an experiment, all chemical waste should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class

b)

disposed of according to your teacher's instructions

c)

dumped in the sink

d)

taken home

8.

You just cut your finger on a piece of broken glass, what should you do?

a)

go see a doctor after school

b)

tell the teacher!

c)

go see the nurse

d)

take care of it by youself

9.

(True or False) It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present

a)

false

b)

true

11.

When it comes to glassware...

a)

don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

b)

don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

c)

dispose of it in the correct container

d)

all of the above

12.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

13.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

14.

When preparing for lab, you should...

a)

tie back long hair

b)

not wear baggy clothes

c)

wear closed-toe shoes

d)

watch the Marvel movies so you know what superpowers to expect if you mess anything up

15.

Never leave ___ unattended.

a)

a dissected pig

b)

a test tube

c)

an active heat source

d)

a freshman

16.

When instructions are being given you should....

a)

listen

b)

inspect your eyelids for holes

c)

ponder one of life's mysteries

d)

practice yoga

17.

Items containing liquid should be placed

a)

at the edge of the table

b)

away from the edge

c)

at the edge of tomorrow

d)

at the edge of darkness

18.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
19.
What should you do before you start lab?
a)
Read all the procedures
b)
Make sure your work area is neat
c)
Get teachers permission
d)
All of the above
20.
Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?
a)
Running in the classroom
b)
Leaving a water spill on the floor
c)
Touching hot surfaces
d)
Following lab rules