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Lab Safety Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

a)

an open door.

b)

an open flame.

c)

another student.

d)

a sink.

2.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately (first)

a)

notify the teacher.

b)

run for the fire extinguisher.

c)

throw water on the fire.

d)

open the windows.

3.

Approved eye protection, such as goggles, are worn in the lab

a)

to avoid eye strain.

b)

to improve your vision.

c)

only if you don't have corrective glasses.

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are being used.

4.

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

a)

figure it out as you go.

b)

try several methods until something works.

c)

ask the teacher before moving on.

d)

skip it and do the next step.

5.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

a)

toward yourself.

b)

toward your lab partner.

c)

toward another classmate.

d)

away from all people.

6.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towel.

b)

pic up the end that looks cooler.

c)

use tongs.

d)

pour cold water on it.

7.

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burn, etc.). First, you should

a)

visit the nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

tell the science teacher right away.

d)

apply first aid yourself.

8.

When gathering equipment for an experiment, you should

a)

read all directions carefully to know what you need to use.

b)

examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.

c)

clean any glassware that appears dirty.

d)

All of the above.

9.

Long hair in the lab must be

a)

cut short.

b)

held away from the experiment with one hand.

c)

kept neat and tidy.

d)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair tie or clip.

10.

In the lab, the following should not be worn.

a)

loose clothing.

b)

dangling jewelry.

c)

sandals.

d)

All of the above.

11.

The following footwear is best in the lab.

a)

sandals.

b)

open-toed shoes.

c)

closed-toed shoes.

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather.

12.

Horseplay, jokes, or messing around in the lab are

a)

always against the rules.

b)

okay.

c)

not dangerous.

d)

okay if you are working alone.

13.

If a piece of equipment is not working correctly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the custodian.

b)

you lab partner.

c)

your best friend.

d)

the science teacher.

14.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, immediately wash with

a)

soap.

b)

oil.

c)

weak base.

d)

plenty of water.

15.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

a)

treat your hands to lotion.

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c)

wipe your hands off with a rag.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

16.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers after completing an experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Lab work can be started immediately upon entering the classroom even if the teacher is not yet present.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the lab/science classroom.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Read all lab procedures thoroughly before beginning an experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is thrown away in the trash.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

a)

True

b)

False