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Science Safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When you are smelling a chemical, you should
a)
whiff
b)
waft
c)
take a deep breath
d)
smell it for as long as you can
2.
It is OK to start a lab before you read all the directions.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Goggles are worn during science experiments--
a)
only if you don't have glasses
b)
to protect your eyes any time chemicals, heat or sediments are used
c)
to improve vision
d)
to avoid eye strain
4.
You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the teacher at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
5.
The following shoes are BEST to wear when doing science labs.
a)
open-toed shoes
b)
sandals
c)
closed-toed shoes
d)
slippers
6.
If a piece of equipment is not working you should tell-
a)
your best friend in class
b)
your lab partners
c)
the custodian
d)
your teacher
7.
What should you do with chemicals leftover after an experiment?
a)
Follow the directions of the teacher
b)
Carefully pour them down the sink
c)
Throw them into the trash can
d)
Leave them on the table
8.
Cleaning up the science classroom is the job of -
a)
each student
b)
new students
c)
the teacher
d)
old students
9.
The most important thing during lab experiments is
a)
neatness
b)
finishing first
c)
safety
d)
getting the correct answer
10.
You picked up a dirty test tube with a sticky substance on the outside. You get some of this substance on your hand. What should you do?
a)
wash your hands and tell your teacher
b)
wipe your hands on a classmate
c)
wipe your hands on your pants
d)
try to figure out what the sticky substance is
11.
The FIRST thing a student should do in a science investigation is -
a)
read the steps of the investigation
b)
clean off the table
c)
get out safety equipment
12.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
13.
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
14.
Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:
a)
helpful.
b)
allowed
c)
dangerous.
d)
the quickest way to do a job.
15.
Which of the following is allowed during a Lab?
a)
Horseplay
b)
Running
c)
Gum
d)
Asking questions
16.
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 teacher's directions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
taken home
17.
Never touch the eyewash or shower station unless it is a true emergency. 
a)
True
b)
False
18.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
19.
What does this symbol mean?
a)
fire safety 
b)
eye protection safety 
c)
animal safety 
d)
extreme temperatures 
20.
When should you notify your teacher of any potential problems? 
a)
Immediately
b)
Never
c)
Whenever you get a chance.
d)
Once you return from the Nurse's office.