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Laboratory Safety

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a fire erupts, immediately

a)

notify the teacher.

b)

run for the fire extinguisher.

c)

throw water on the fire.

d)

open the windows.

2.

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

3.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

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 used

4.

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)

inform your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.

d)

keep the information to yourself.

5.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class.

b)

disposed of according to your instructor’s directions.

c)

dumped in the sink.

d)

taken home.

6.

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.

7.

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

a)

visit the school nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

yell "Code 1".

d)

apply first aid yourself.

8.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a)

a face shield.

b)

safety glasses.

c)

splashproof chemical goggles.

d)

none of the options.

9.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

a)

soap.

b)

oil.

c)

weak base.

d)

plenty of water.

10.

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

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c)

wipe your hands on a towel.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

11.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

a)

True

b)

False