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Lab Safety

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 52mins

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.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
6.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?
a)
Flip flops
b)
Loose, long hair
c)
Dangling jewelry
d)
All of the above
8.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Microviewer
b)
Dissecting Scope
c)
Microscope
d)
Electron Imager
9.

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab without your teachers permission.

a)

taste

b)

touch

c)

smell

d)

all of the above

10.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
11.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
12.

Playing around disrupting other students in the laboratory is -

a)

helpful.

b)

allowed

c)

dangerous.

d)

the quickest way to do a job.

13.

Whose responsibility is it to help clean up the lab and classroom?

a)

1st period, the next morning

b)

custodians.

c)

each and every student.

d)

only the teacher.

14.
When in the lab you should wear...
a)
open-toed shoes.
b)
sandals.
c)
closed-toes shoes.
d)
no shoes.
15.

Which of the following items are considered safety equipment in our classroom?

a)

Eyewash Station

b)

Emergency Shower

c)

Fire Extinguisher

d)

All of the Above.

16.
You should report accidents to the teacher __.
a)
after the class is over
b)
immediately 
c)
the following day
d)
never
17.

When should you read the lab instructions?

a)

After starting the lab

b)

When your teacher tells you to

c)

Before starting the lab

d)

It doesn't really matter. Instructions are silly!

18.

Which of the following are examples of dressing appropriately in the lab?

a)

Pulling long hair back

b)

Leaving long hair down to get in the chemicals.

c)

Wearing sandals

d)

Wearing baggy long sleeves

19.

Bob and Lizzy are working in the lab. They are goofing off and break a glass beaker. Which rule did they break?

a)

Know the location of the safety equipment.

b)

Do not eat or drink in the lab.

c)

Read instructions.

d)

No playing around!

20.

When is it OK to eat or drink during a lab?

a)

Always

b)

Never

21.

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

d)

Scoop it under the lab table

22.
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
23.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

skip it and go on to the next part.

b)

ask the instructor before continuing to work

c)

try different ideas until something works

d)

figure it out as you do the lab

24.
It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.
a)
True
b)
False
25.

You should wear googles to -

a)

to look cool

b)

to block out sunlight

c)

protect your eyes from chemicals

d)

protect your ears from loud sounds

26.
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
27.
If your lab partner gets chemicals in his/her eyes, the first thing you should do is
a)
Clean up spilled chemical
b)
Call 9-11
c)
Take them to eye wash and tell the teacher immediately
d)
Make the person sit down to calm their nerves
28.
When heating a substance in a test tube, the test tube should be pointed
a)
Towards you
b)
Away from you and others
c)
Away from others
d)
Towards others and away from you
29.
During the lab it is okay to
a)
Have a snack
b)
Drink in lab
c)
Taste chemicals
d)
None of the above
30.
Why are safety symbols important?
a)
So you know wha to do
b)
They are cool
c)
They tell you specific dangers
d)
They tell you how to do an experiment
31.
When you are smelling a chemical you should
a)
Smell it directly
b)
Waft the odor
c)
Never smell
d)
Take a big sniff
32.
You should know the location of
a)
Fire Extinguisher
b)
Fire Alarms
c)
Eye Wash
d)
All of the above
33.
Running in the lab is ok if you are not using chemicals
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
34.
Examine all glassware before use
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.
If you are not using chemicals you do not need goggles or gloves
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.
Keep your work area free of all unnecessary books and papers
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
37.
It is okay to use damage cords if they�re still working
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
38.
If something gets in your eye, rub it out
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
39.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

40.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

41.

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

a)

okay, as long as you share

b)

allowed once you've cleaned up

c)

encouraged

d)

forbidden

42.

Should make-up be applied during lab?

a)

No, the goggles cover your eyes anyway

b)

No, you should keep things away from your face, eyes, and mouth when using chemicals/specimens in lab

c)

Yes, when you look good, you feel good

d)

Yes, it's another barrier to protect you from chemicals

43.

If there is an accident, injury, or close call, who should you tell immediately?

a)

your teacher

b)

your parents

c)

your lab partner

d)

no one

44.

Why would you wear goggles in the lab?

a)

to prevent eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

for protection from UV rays

d)

for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware

45.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

figure it out as you do the lab

b)

try several methods until something works

c)

ask the instructor before proceeding

d)

skip it and go on to the next part

46.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class

b)

disposed of according to your instructor's directions

c)

dumped in the sink

d)

taken home

47.

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

a)

discuss options with your instructor

b)

keep working after the bell to finish up

c)

sneak in after school and work alone

d)

come in during lunch and work while finishing your lunch

48.

When you heat a piece of glass and need to pick it up, you should

a)

use a rag or paper towels

b)

pick up the end that looks cooler

c)

use tongs

d)

pour cold water on it

49.

The first thing you should do if you get injured in the lab is

a)

tell the instructor immediately

b)

see a doctor after school

c)

visit the school nurse after class

d)

apply first aid yourself

50.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection in a lab as

a)

a face shield

b)

safety glasses

c)

splashproof chemical goggles

d)

sunglasses

51.

Which of the following should not be worn in the lab?

a)

closed toe shoes, hair ties

b)

watches, short sleeved shirts

c)

loose clothing, dangling jewelry

d)

long pants, boots

52.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

a)

soap

b)

oil

c)

another, weaker acid

d)

plenty of water

53.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

a)

treat your hands with lotion

b)

wash your hands with soap and water

c)

wipe your hands with a cleansing wipe

d)

dry your hands with a paper towel

54.

Students will save data on their ______ drive only.

a)

Google

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Flash Drive

55.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the science instructor at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
56.
If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?
a)
15 - 20 seconds
b)
5 minutes
c)
15 - 20 minutes
d)
Don't use the eyewash.
57.

What symbol is this?

a)

Open Flame

b)

Toxic

c)

Chemical

d)

Electrical

58.

What symbol is this?

a)

Clothing Protection

b)

Eye Safety

c)

Fume

d)

Sharp Object

59.

What symbol is this?

a)

Toxic

b)

Flammable

c)

Chemical

d)

Disposal

60.

What symbol is this?

a)

Fume

b)

Extreme Temperature

c)

Toxic

d)

Open Flame

61.
What does this symbol mean 
a)
fire safety 
b)
eye protection safety 
c)
animal safety 
d)
extreme temperatures 

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