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Safety Symbols

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This sign shape indicates a ___________.

a)

Caution

b)

Danger

c)

Warning

2.

This shape indicates the sign is a __________.

a)

Warning

b)

Caution

c)

Danger

3.

This shape is stating a _____________.

a)

Warning

b)

Caution

c)

Danger

4.

Which of the following house hold safety symbols represents the highest risk and care required?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

When thinking about GHS chemical symbols, what does warning mean?

a)

that items are highly flammable, corrosive, or toxic

b)

that items are moderately flammable, corrosive, or toxic

c)

that items are slightly flammable, corrosive, or toxic

6.

This sign's picture indicates__________.

a)

Warning, Toxic

b)

Caution, Toxic

c)

Danger, Health Effects

d)

Caution, Biohazard

7.

This sign's picture indicates__________.

a)

Danger, Flammable

b)

Warning, Irritant

c)

Caution, Oxidizer

8.

This sign's picture indicates__________.

a)

Flammable

b)

Toxic (poison)

c)

Corrosive

9.

This sign's picture indicates__________.

a)

Flammable

b)

Radiation

c)

Explosive

10.

Identify the GHS symbol

a)

explosive

b)

flammable

c)

oxidizing

d)

corrosive

11.

Identify the GHS symbol

a)

oxidizing

b)

health hazard

c)

environmental hazard

d)

acute toxicity

12.

A substance that could result in harm to aquatic or soil systems would have the symbol:

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

A solid that can rapidly react releasing more flammable oxygen fueling a fire would have the symbol

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

What is this safety symbol?

a)

Radioactivity

b)

Biohazard

c)

Irritant

d)

Toxic

15.
What does this GHS Symbol means?
a)
Corrosive
b)
Irritant
c)
Poison
d)
Carcinogenic
16.
What does this GHS symbol means?
a)
Acute Toxicity
b)
Corrosive
c)
Harmful/ Irritant
d)
Carcinogenicity
17.
What does this GHS symbol mean?
a)
Flammable
b)
Oxidising Substance
c)
Gases Under Pressure
d)
Explosive
18.
What does this GHS symbol means?
a)
Radioactive
b)
Carcinogenicity/ Aspiration Hazard
c)
Acute Toxicity
d)
Explosive
19.

Which of the following are HEALTH hazards in particular?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

___ means 'sudden and severe effects'; ___ means 'on-going effects'.

a)

Chronic; Acute

b)

Triangle shape; Diamond shape

c)

Diamond shape; Triangle shape

d)

Acute; Chronic

21.

Eyes immediately begin to water, nostril burns, can't catch your breath--these all describe ___ from exposure to a corrosive fume.

a)

chronic effects

b)

acute effects

c)

carcinogen effects

d)

flammable effects

22.

After working in a silica mine pit for 10 years, you develop sensitivity to it, with bronchitis, which will affect you the rest of your life. This type of effect that lasts a long time is called a(n) ___ effect.

a)

chronic

b)

acute

c)

inflammation

d)

carcinogenic

23.

A substance that increases the likeliness of causing cancer is called a(n) __

a)

carcinogen

b)

terotogen

c)

reproductive sterilizer

d)

mutagen

24.

A substance that causes birth defects, reproductive effects, possible cancer, or possible mutations would need to have the GHS symbol:

a)
b)
c)
25.

Check all that apply: Select the BIOHAZARDS.

a)

wheat as an allergen

b)

mosquito bite

c)

stagnant water full of algae

d)

human body fluids from a sneeze

e)

poison ivy plants

26.
When handling hot glassware
a)
use gloves or tongs
b)
use hands
c)
you can tell it is hot by looking
d)
use ice
27.
When is it OK to eat or drink at the lab tables?
a)
Always
b)
During group work, but not during lab activities
c)
Never
d)
During lab activities
28.

When should you use the shower in the lab?

a)
After P.E.
b)

When health challenging chemical is spilled onto your body

c)

Never, it creates a water hazard

29.
Why should you clean all materials after working in the lab?
a)
Chemical residue left on the materials may affect later experiments or cause a chemical reaction
b)
Dirty classware may start to smell bad
c)
Some chemicals we use in labs may slowly dissolve glass, and if you leave them long enough holes will actually form
d)
Trick question - you actually don't need to wash your materials after lab as long as you remember to do it before lab next time. 
30.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
31.
When should safety goggles be worn?
a)
at all times in the lab
b)
when you feel like it
c)
when chemicals could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware
32.

Before leaving the lab following a lab or lab activity you should always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

a)
True 
b)
False
33.

Best practice includes following all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.

a)
True
b)
False
34.
You notice a beaker half full of a leftover powdered chemical and you are pretty sure you know which chemical it is.  You should
a)
Ask the teacher what to do with the chemical
b)
Pour the chemical back into the container you think it came from
c)
Pour the chemical into the garbage can
d)
Pour the chemical down the drain with the water running
35.
I must tie back long hair when using a bunsen burner and/or when the hair can interfere with lab.
a)
True
b)
False
36.

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are never appropriate in the lab classroom at any time, even if chemicals and labware are note out

a)
True
b)
False
37.
When working in the lab it is the expectation that...
a)
you work with only members of your group with a business like attitude
b)
you ask questions when in doubt about procedures
c)
you clean up before lab if needed and as you are doing lab 
d)
all of the above
38.
What do you do if chemicals get in your eye.
a)

Run and scream

b)

Tell your teacher to determine if you should wash your eyes out in eye wash station for 15 minutes

c)

Ignore it, you are too cool to have to tell the teacher

d)

Wash the eye with chemicals with water, no matter what chemical it is

39.

What is the main safety process for carrying lab equipment/chemicals around the room?

a)

Look where you are going before you start to walk, then walk with care

b)

Just go back to your seat, everyone else will make sure you don't bump into them

c)
Run and trip with it.
40.

What do you do if a hazardous or harmful chemical gets on your hands during a lab? Select the BEST response.

a)

Ask Siri, she knows everything

b)

Don't worry, you're fine, wash before supper

c)

Stand at the sink for 15 minutes with running water

d)

You were wearing gloves, let the teacher know there was a spill, wash your gloved hand if needed

41.

How do you test for a chemical's odour?

a)
waft it or fan it to your nose 
b)
go nose deep and start smelling!
c)
smell directly
d)
put on goggles
42.
Keep hands away from your face, eyes, and body. ___ your hands at the conclusion of the lab. 
a)
Put
b)
Wash
c)
Dirty
d)
Touch
43.
___ pour reagents back into bottles, exchange stoppers of bottles, or lay stoppers on the table. 
a)
Always
b)
Never
c)
Sometimes
d)
Maybe
44.

When in the lab... (select ALL that apply)

a)

loose clothing needs to be secure

b)

closed toe shoes need to be worn

c)

long hair needs to be pulled back and secure

d)

procedures need to be followed in order.

45.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
46.

When instructions are being given you need to....

a)

listen and write down as needed

b)

inspect your eyelids for holes

c)

let your partner listen while you fiddle with music choices

d)

text someone about doing a lab today

47.

The proper laboratory conduct is....(two responses)

a)

safe and calm

b)

someone else's responsibility, you are there for the fun

c)

accountable and responsible

d)

mature, businesslike

48.

Part of being safe in the lab includes

a)

moving from table to table

b)

staying in your area

c)

leaving

d)

horseplay

49.

Appropriate dress includes

a)

flip flops

b)

closed toed shoes

c)

snow shoes

d)

flippers

50.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed near

a)

an open door

b)

an open flame

c)

another student

d)

a sink

51.

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

52.
Hot glass and cold glass look exactly the same
a)
True
b)
False
53.
You accidentally cut yourself.  It is small and barely bleeds. You should
a)
wash the cut
b)
call you mom
c)
run to the nurse
d)
tell the teacher
54.
You are working in the lab and a fire drill occurs.  You should
a)
Turn off any gas or equipment and leave
b)
Continue working
c)
Pour everything down the drain and leave
d)
Scream hysterically and run in circles
55.
You have a personal pair of prescription glasses.  You do not need to wear safety goggles.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
56.

Something that causes cancer is called a(n)

a)

Terotogen

b)

Nervous system disruptor

c)

Carcinogen

d)

Mutagen

57.

Something that causes birth defects is called a(n)

a)

Terotogen

b)

Central Nervous System disruptor

c)

Carcinogen

d)

Mutagen

58.

Lead and mercury bioaccumulate and are harmful to your brain and nerves. Will have the statement

a)

Terotogen

b)

Central Nervous System (CNS) disruptor

c)

Carcinogen

d)

Mutagen

59.

Caused by exposure to a single dose

a)

acute effects

b)

chronic effects

c)

bioaccumulation

d)

biomagnification

60.

Develop slowly due to long-term exposure to contaminants in water, food, or the environment.

a)

acute effects

b)

chronic effects

c)

bioaccumulation

d)

biomagnification

61.

Dose causing death of half of the organisms exposed at this level.

a)

LD50

b)

LC50

c)

TC50

d)

TD50

62.

Indicates how poisonous a substance is to biological organisms

a)

toxicity

b)

acute effects

c)

chronic effects

d)

bioaccumulation

63.

The EASIEST way to determine which Koolaid solution is the most concentrated is to...

a)

compare their mass

b)

compare their color

c)

evaporate each solution

64.
Which of the following statement about the LD50 is correct?
a)
The more toxic a substance is, the higer its LD50 would be
b)
LD50 is a measurement to COMPARE the toxicity with other substances
c)
LD50 stands for Lethal dose 50
d)
LD50 stands for Lethal dose 50 mg/L
65.

Arrange the following chemicals from most to least toxic: chlordane, nicotine, botulinum toxin A

a)

chlordane nicotine, botulinum toxin A

b)

nicotine, chlordane, botulinum toxin A

c)

Botulinum toxin A, nicotine, chlordane

d)

Botulinum toxin A, chlordane, nicotine

66.

Which piece of equipment would be used to measure our 30 mL of water?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

triple beam balance

c)

test tube

d)

pipette

67.

What piece of equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

beaker

b)

test tube

c)

erlenmeyer flask

d)

pipette

68.

Which piece of equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

clamp

b)

test tube tong

c)

pipette

d)

flint striker

69.

Which piece of lab equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

test tube

c)

beaker

d)

pipette

70.

Which piece of lab equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

beakers

b)

flasks

c)

test tubes

d)

graduated cylinders

71.
What protects the eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes?
a)
lab apron
b)
balance
c)
eye dropper
d)
goggles
72.
What is a device used to measure the mass or "mass out" an object or substance?
a)
striker
b)

scale

c)
graduated cylinder
d)
lab stand
73.

These are used to dispense small amounts of liquid--they are called:

a)

dropper pipettes

b)

test tubes

c)

beakers

d)

strikers

74.
What is used to pour liquids into containers with small openings or to hold filter paper?
a)
ring stand
b)
lab coat
c)
beaker
d)
funnel
75.

What is used to heat objects in some labs?

a)
striker
b)

scale

c)

hot plate

d)
test tube
76.
What is this?
a)
flask
b)
test tube
c)
beaker
d)
graduated cylinder
77.

WHMIS stands for

a)

worker hazard, must include safety

b)

workplace hazardous materials information system

c)

work, home, make it safe

d)

where is the hazard; help; manage; information sheet

78.

SDS: the D stands for

a)

data

b)

don't

c)

dip

d)

dotted

79.

SAFE: S stands for

a)

survey

b)

search

c)

safety

d)

seek

80.

SAFE: F stands for

a)

forget the flip flops

b)

find a safer way

c)

freedom has its price

d)

follow the rules

81.

SAFE: E stands for

a)

expect it's safe

b)

expertise is needed

c)

even if it is hard to do

d)

everyday

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