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Safety in the lab

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.

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 to sort out later.

3.
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.
4.

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

a)

Always

b)

Never

c)

Whenever I feel hungry or thirsty

5.

I will perform only those activities that have been assigned by the teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

If you break glassware in the lab, you should...

a)

Tell the teacher straight away

b)

Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices

c)

Scream at the top of your lungs

d)

Go out to fetch the technician from he prep room.

7.

Before entering and leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitise your hands with the alcohol based cleaner and keep your mask on until asked to remove it by your teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
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
9.
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.
10.

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

a)

1st period students, the next morning

b)

the science technicians.

c)

each and every student.

d)

only the teacher.

11.

Bob and Lizzy are working in the lab. They are goofing around 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!

12.
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
13.

It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the rubbish bin.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You should wear googles to -

a)

to look cool

b)

to block out sunlight

c)

protect your eyes from chemicals, hot or flying objects

d)

keep your hair out of your eyes

15.

Only approved goggles are worn in the laboratory (not ordinary glasses) -

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

but only if you don’t wear glasses

d)

any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

16.

What should you do before you start a practical lab session?

a)

Read or listen to all the procedures carefully

b)

Make sure your work area is neat

c)

Get your teacher's permission or ask any questions if unsure

d)

All of the above

17.

Why are safety symbols important?

a)

So you know exactly what to do

b)

They look cool on the lab walls and equipment

c)

They tell you about specific dangers

d)

They tell you how to do an experiment

18.

It is okay to use damaged electrical cords if they're still working

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Personal prescription glasses provide as much protection as

a)

a face shield

b)

safety glasses

c)

splashproof chemical goggles

d)

none of the above

20.

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

a)

the science technician

b)

your lab partner

c)

your best friend in the class

d)

the science teacher

21.

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

a)

before doing the experiment

b)

while doing the experiment

c)

after doing the experiment

d)

only if you think you really need it

22.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
23.

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

a)

Skip it and go on to the next part

b)

Figure it out as you go along

c)

Ask the teacher before continuing

d)

Try several methods until something works

24.

Who's responsible for preventing accidents in the lab?

a)

The science technicians

b)

The science teacher

c)

Everyone

d)

The students

25.

Which practice prevents the spread of germs and viruses?

a)

Washing your hands often with soap and water

b)

Blowing your nose

c)

Reusing the same tissue

d)

Coughing into your hand

26.

Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is recommended to:

a)

Prevent germs from entering your body

b)

Get rid of germs from inside your body

c)

Avoid getting other people sick

d)

Warn other people that you are sick

27.

COVID-19 is most likely spread from...

a)

Looking at a person who has COVID-19

b)

Cough and sneeze droplets from a person who has COVID-19

c)

Hair left behind from a person who has COVID-19

d)

Being over 65

28.

Ways you can protect yourself and others from catching Covid-19 include (select all answers that are true - there are more than 1)

a)

Washing your hands with soap and water or by using hand sanitiser frequently

b)

Stay 2m away from others whenever possible

c)

Stop talking to friends and family

d)

Wear a face covering whenever you cannot stay socially distant from others

29.

How is COVID-19 spread? (more than 1 correct answer - so select 2)

a)

Certain types of food

b)

Coughing and sneezing

c)

Touching contaminated objects

d)

Staying inside too much

30.

If you don't have any symptoms, you definitely are NOT contagious

a)

True

b)

False