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Lab Safety

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What should you wear to dress safely for a lab experiment?

a)

long pants

b)

closed toe shoes

c)

goggles

d)

all of the above

2.

If a fire starts during a lab experiment, the first thing you should do is

a)

get the fire extinguisher

b)

tell the teacher

c)

open the windows

3.

You should always wear goggles when working with ______

a)

glass

b)

heat

c)

chemicals

d)

all of the above

4.

If a piece of equipment breaks, you should just throw it out.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

You can chew gum and eat food when doing an experiment.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

When cutting something with a razor or sharp blade, you should always

a)

cut away from you

b)

cut things while holding them in your hand

c)

cut towards you

7.

All chemicals used in the lab should be considered dangerous.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Always clean up your equipment and materials in your work area.

a)

true

b)

false

10.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
11.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
12.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
13.

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks can be done in the science classroom at any time.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Only use lab equipment and conduct experiments when you have permission from the teacher.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Only teachers are allowed in the science lab storage room.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

You can carry a microscope with one hand.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

What safety equipment can be used to put out a fire in the laboratory?

a)

fire blanket

b)

safety shower

c)

fire extinguisher

d)

all of the above

19.

Return all equipment to the proper storage area.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

a)

When working with chemicals

b)

When working with fire

c)

ALWAYS

21.

Always follow your teacher's directions for cleaning up chemicals and equipment.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

What is the safe and correct way to smell a chemical?

a)
b)
23.

When handling animals in the lab, you should...

a)

report bites or scratches to the teacher

immediately.

b)

open cages only with permission.

c)

not tease or handle animals roughly.

d)

all of the above

24.

Before you leave the classroom after doing an experiment, you should

a)

wash your hands with soap and water

b)

clean your equipment and work area

c)

put all materials back neatly

d)

all of the above