WorksheetsLab Safety Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
open the windows
notify your instructor
throw water on the fire
run to the fire extinguisher
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
only if you don't have corrective glasses
to avoid eye strain
to improve your vision
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 to the next part
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should
pour cold water on it
pick up the end that looks cooler
use a rag or paper towel
use tongs
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First, you should
tell the science teacher at once
see a doctor after school
apply appropriate first aid and continue the lab
visit the school nurse after class
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
all the above
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
clean any glassware that appears dirty
read all the instructions carefully to know what equipment is necessary
In a laboratory, the following should not be worn:
sandals
all the above
dangling jewelry
loose clothing
The following footwear is best in the laboratory:
closed-toed shoes
shoes appropriate for the weather
open-toed shoes
sandals
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
okay
always against the rules
okay if you are working alone
not dangerous
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
your lab partner
your best friend in the class
the custodian
the science instructor
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
True
False
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
True
False
Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.
True
False
Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.
True
False
Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.
True
False
