WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Lab Safety quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be poured or used near
an open door
an open flame
another student
a sink
If a laboratory fire starts, immediately
notify your instructor
run for the fire extinguisher
throw water on the fire
open the windows
Goggles are worn in the lab
to avoid eye strain
to improve your vision
only if you don't have corrective glasses
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
figure it out as you do the lab
try several methods until something works
ask the instructor before proceeding
skip it and go on to the next part
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
discuss the issue with your instructor
sneak in after school and work alone
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch
make up some results
You have been injured in the lab (cut, burn, etc.) First you should
visit the school nurse after class
see a doctor after school
tell your science teacher right away
apply first aid yourself
When gathering equipment for a lab, you should
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
clean any glassware that appears dirty
all of the above
Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as
a face shield
safety glasses
splashproof chemical goggles
none of the above
Long hair in the laboratory must be
cut short
held away from the experiment with one hand
always neatly groomed
tied back or kept entirely out of the way
In the lab, the following should not be worn:
loose clothing
dangling jewelry
sandals
all of the above
The following footwear is best in the laboratory:
sandals
open-toed shoes
closed-toed shoes
shoes appropriate for the weather
Messing around in the laboratory is
always against the rules
okay
not dangerous
okay if you are working alone
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
the custodian
your lab partner
your best friend in the class
your teacher
When you finish working in the lab, always
treat your hands with lotion
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
wipe your hands on a towel
wipe your hands on your clothes
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
True
False
Work areas should be kept neat and tidy
True
False
Lab work can be started immediately even if the teacher is not there
True
False
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
True
False
You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.
True
False
It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.
True
False
