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Lab safety quizziz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Put your nose close to something to smell it in science class. 
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Use your hand to waft the smell towards you in science class. 
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which is OK to do in science class?
a)
Running around, hitting people
b)
Playing on the cell phone
c)
Taking people's things
d)
Paying attention and being safe
4.
Why are opened toed shoes not OK to wear during science labs?
a)
They are OK to wear during labs.
b)
You could drop chemicals on your foot.
5.
What do you do if you see broken glass or a spill?
a)
Clean it up yourself. 
b)
Tell another student to clean it up. 
c)
Tell the teacher. 
6.
What should you wear when we use chemicals?
a)
Closed toed shoes and goggles
b)
Open toed shoes and glasses
c)
No shoes or eyewear
7.
What should you do before you use glass in a lab?
a)
Fill it with water
b)
Look for cracks
8.
Before starting a lab what should you do if you have long hair?
a)
Nothing. 
b)
Tie it up. 
c)
Cut it. 
9.
It is safe to eat, drink or chew gum during science labs?
a)
Yes, all the time.
b)
No, unless that is your experiment!
10.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

11.

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

a)

okay, as long as you share

b)

allowed once you've cleaned up

c)

encouraged

d)

forbidden

12.

Emergency equipment in our classroom includes:

a)

eyewash fountain

b)

safety shower

c)

fire extinguisher

d)

fire blanket

e)

All of the above

13.

If there is an accident, injury, or close call, who should you tell immediately?

a)

your teacher

b)

your parents

c)

your lab partner

d)

no one

14.

When it comes to glassware...

a)

don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

b)

don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

c)

dispose of it in the correct container

d)

all of the above

15.

In the classroom you should stack your bags and books in the aisles.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

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

a)

figure it out on your own as you go

b)

ask your teacher

c)

guess

d)

write a pros and cons list

17.
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
a)
ok as long as  you're done
b)
always accepted
c)
dangerous and could cause harm and invalidate the experiment
d)
fun
18.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the science instructor at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
19.
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
To put out a fire on a person's hair or clothes, use:
a)
the fire blanket.
b)
the wind from running.
c)
the fire extinguisher.
d)
any wet chemical you can find.
21.

When removing the plug from a socket,

a)

after washing your hands, unplug the cord.

b)

grab the cord and jerk it out of the wall

c)

grasp the plug

22.
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory
a)
take them out before starting the lab
b)
you do not have to wear protective goggles
c)
 advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses
d)
 keep the information to yourself
23.
While performing lab using acids and bases you accidentally splash acid all over your face.  What piece of safety equipment should you use immediately?
a)
fire blanket
b)
fire extinguisher
c)
eye wash station
d)
safety shower
24.
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
25.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the science instructor at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
26.
Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory
a)
True
b)
False
27.
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
a)
True
b)
False
28.
 Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are 
a)
okay if you are working alone
b)
not dangerous
c)
okay
d)
always against the rules
29.
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
30.
 If a lab experiment is not completed, you should 
a)
make up some results
b)
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch
c)
sneak in after school and work alone
d)
discuss the issue with your instructor
31.
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always 
a)
wipe your hands on your clothes
b)
wipe your hands on a towel
c)
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
d)
treat your hands with skin lotion
32.
Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present
a)
True
b)
False
33.
If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?
a)
15 - 20 seconds
b)
5 minutes
c)
15 - 20 minutes
d)
Don't use the eyewash.
34.

Unused chemical should be returned to original containers.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The nearest fire extinguisher is located in

a)

the storage closet

b)

inside the door

c)

near the couch in the green area

d)

in the chemistry labs

36.

End of class procedures (Check all that are true)

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

37.
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Emergency Shower
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
39.

You are starting a lab and you notice the cord on the hot plate looks like this...what should you do?

a)

Plug it in and use it since it must have worked before.

b)

Don't use it and tell the teacher immediately.

c)

Plug it in and let the teacher know when they come around during the lab.

d)

Don't plug it in, it is obviously damaged, and share the hot plate with the group beside yours.

40.

You enter the lab to begin your experiment and your lab station looks like this...What is wrong with this lab station?

Select the correct answers (up to all four answers may be selected)

a)

The lab counter is dirty.

b)

The sink is clogged.

c)

There are unknown chemicals spilled on the counter.

d)

The lab station was left dirty by the previous class and was not checked to be clean by the teacher.