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Lab safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The term wafting means to ___________.

a)

gently wave an odor from a substance to your nose for observational purposes.

b)

making waffles with a hot plate.

c)

slowly pour a substance down the drain for disposal.

d)

cleaning glassware and other materials when finished with a lab.

2.

( Fill in the blank) Long hair should be ____________ in the laboratory.

a)

tied back

b)

cut

c)

down

d)

curled

3.

(True or False) Horse playing is allowed in the laboratory

a)

true

b)

false

4.

(True or False) It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can

a)

true

b)

false

5.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
dumped down sink
b)
taken home
c)
thrown in trash
d)
disposed of according to teacher's directions
6.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a)
towards your body
b)
toward your lab partner
c)
towards another classmate
d)
away from all people
7.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
visit school nurse
b)
text your parent
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
tell teacher immediatly
8.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
9.
Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab.  _______________ immediately of any unsafe conditions you see.
a)
Assess and fix
b)
Notify the teacher
c)
Notify your lab group
d)
Call out, "Code 1"
10.
Your goggles fog up you should
a)
Move to an area away from the lab and vent them to clear them up.
b)
Take them off and wipe them out.
c)
Vent them immediately.
d)
Work through it.
11.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
12.

The following footwear is the best in the laboratory

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toe shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

13.

True or False: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

After completing an experiment, all wastes should be

a)

taken home

b)

tossed in the trash can

c)

disposed of according to your teacher's directions

d)

left out for someone else to clean

15.

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

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

so that you look super cool

d)

any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

16.

If chemicals comes in contact with your skin or eyes, you should rinse the area water for ___________ minutes.

a)

15

b)

5

c)

2

d)

10

17.

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

a)

away from all people.

b)

toward yourself.

c)

toward your lab partner.

d)

toward another classmate.

18.

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

a)

pick up the end that looks cooler.

b)

pour cold water on it.

c)

use a rag or paper towels.

d)

use tongs

19.

How should you dilute an acid?

a)

Mix the acid with other chemicals.

b)

Pour the acid down the drain.

c)

Slowly pour the acid into water while stirring.

d)

Slowly pour water into the acid while stirring.

20.

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

a)

an open door

b)

another student.

c)

an open flame