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Lab Safety

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
If you break glassware during a lab you should
a)
tell the teacher immediately
b)
Clear people out of the area and leave broken glass for a janitor
c)
Tell the teacher on the way out of class at the end of the period
d)
Try to clean it up yourself quickly so you won�t bother anyone
4.
During the lab it is okay to
a)
Have a snack
b)
Drink in lab
c)
Taste chemicals
d)
None of the above
5.
You should know the location of
a)
Fire Extinguisher
b)
Fire Alarms
c)
Eye Wash
d)
All of the above
6.
Running in the lab is ok if you are not using chemicals
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
7.
Broken glassware should be thrown away in the trash can immediately
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
8.
Keep your work area free of all unnecessary books and papers
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
If something gets in your eye, rub it out
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
Tie back long hair, secure loose sleeves or other loose articles of clothing
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
11.

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

12.

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 the science instructor at once

d)

apply first aid yourself

13.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a)

a face shield

b)

safety glasses

c)

splashproof chemical goggles

d)

none of the above

14.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

cut short

b)

held away from the experiment with one hand

c)

always neatly groomed

d)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device

15.

In the laboratory, the following should not be worn

a)

loose clothing

b)

dangling jewelery

c)

sandals

d)

all of the above

16.

The following footwear is the best in the laboratory

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toe shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

17.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

a)

always against the rules

b)

okay

c)

not dangerous

d)

okay if you are working alone

18.

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

19.

True or False: Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False: 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

21.

Safety goggles should only be used when working with

a)

an open flame

b)

chemicals

c)

using a mechanical device

d)

all the answers are correct

22.

Sandals are permitted during laboratory experiments.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The nearest fire extinguisher is located

a)

the storage closet

b)

near the planning door (by pencil sharpener)

c)

near the couch in the green area

d)

in the chemistry labs

24.

When is it appropriate to use the safety shower?

a)

Upon exposure to small amounts of chemicals

b)

If you are on fire

c)

large chemical spills

d)

only when directed by the teacher

25.

In case of a small fire,

a)

use the fire blanket to extinguish the fire

b)

use the fire extinguisher

c)

tell the teacher

d)

use water to extinguish the fire

26.

End of class procedures

a)

Turn off appliances, water and gas

b)

Return all materials to the appropriate place.

c)

Disposal of chemicals as directed by the teacher.

d)

Clean your area

e)

Wash your hands

27.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
28.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
29.

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

a)

True

b)

False

30.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
31.
Injuries and accidents should be reported:
a)
immediately
b)
only if serious
c)
in a few minutes
d)
at the end of the block
32.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
dumped down sink
b)
taken home
c)
thrown in trash
d)
disposed of according to teacher's directions
33.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
34.
Keep hands ________________ while using chemicals or preserved specimens
a)
away from face, eyes, mouth, and body
b)
in pockets
c)
to yourselves
d)
wet
35.
Dress properly during lab activities; ________________________ are hazards in the lab
a)
Long hair, dangling jewelry, and lose or baggy clothing
b)
Electricity, machines, and live animals
c)
Glasses and contact lenses
d)
long-sleeved shirts and long pants
36.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
37.
Conduct yourself in a _____________ manner at all times in the laboratory.
a)
honest
b)
respectful
c)
responsible
d)
safe
38.
Know the ________________ all safety equipment including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and eye-wash station
a)
manufacturer
b)
location and how to operate
c)
expiration date for
d)
materials used in
39.
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
a)
True
b)
False
40.
If the bell rings before you finish, it's not a problem if you leave everything. You can come back later and clean it up.
a)
True
b)
False

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