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Lab Safety

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
2.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
3.

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

a)

guess

b)

change lab partners

c)

read the directions then ask the teacher

d)

just sit quietly and do nothing

4.

Choose the statement(s) below that follow lab safety expectations.

a)

Goggles must be worn when chemicals are being used.

b)

Eating and drinking should NEVER be done in lab.

c)

Do not sit on countertops or tables during lab.

d)

Long hair can be worn down when using chemicals and fire.

e)

Read instructions thoroughly.

5.

Gently _________ chemicals to smell.

a)

waft

b)

stick your nose in the container

c)

breathe deeply

d)

drink

6.

Why do we wear closed toe shoes in lab?

a)

to look professional

b)

to prevent our friends from seeing our fresh pedicure

c)

to prevent injury in case of glassware falling and breaking

7.

What should be done at the end of every lab?

a)

leave the chemicals open

b)

clean up your workstation

c)

do not dispose of chemicals used during the lab

d)

take goggles to your next class

8.
The most important reasons for keeping your workspace neat is to ...
a)
make the teacher happy
b)
prevent accidents or unsafe situations
c)
lose materials in the lab
d)
prevent the room from looking messy
9.
I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment..
a)
when I think it is safe
b)
when the teacher gives me permission
c)
when the supplies are out and ready to use
d)
whenever I want
10.

When may a student perform an experiment in the science lab WITHOUT teacher supervision?

a)

When the student has read the complete experiment

b)

When the student has the necessary supplies

c)

When another teacher gives permission

d)

Never

11.

You may eat or drink in the science class...

a)

after you have washed your hands.

b)

at no time unless given teacher approval.

c)

only from the beakers.

12.
Veronica is working with an open flame.  What does she need to do before starting the lab? 
a)
Tie her hair back.
b)
Be aware of where the flame is.
c)
Remove all jewelry.
d)
All of the choices.
13.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

only if you don't have corrective glasses

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware is used

14.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

a)

visit the school nurse after class

b)

see the doctor after school

c)

tell your science teacher immediately

d)

apply first aid yourself

15.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the custodian

b)

your lab partner

c)

your best friend in the class

d)

your science teacher

16.

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

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

c)

wipe your hands on a towel

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes

17.

True or False: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

True or False: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

a)

True

b)

False