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STEM Lab Safety Study Guide

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
2.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
3.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
4.
What is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly out of the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
5.
When in the lab you should wear...
a)
open-toed shoes.
b)
sandals.
c)
closed-toes shoes.
d)
no shoes.
6.
You should report accidents to the teacher __.
a)
after the class is over
b)
immediately 
c)
the following day
d)
never
7.
When should you look over the experiment instructions? 
a)
After starting the lab
b)
When your teacher tells you to
c)
Before starting the lab
d)
It doesn't really matter.  Instructions are silly!
8.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
9.

Which of the following are examples of dressing appropriately in the lab?

a)

Pulling long hair back

b)

Leaving long hair down to get in the chemicals.

c)

Wearing sandals

d)

Wearing baggy long sleeves

10.

Bob and Lizzy are working in the lab. They are goofing off and break a glass beaker. Which rule did they break?

a)

Know the location of the safety equipment.

b)

Do not eat or drink in the lab.

c)

Read instructions.

d)

No playing around!

11.

Playing around disrupting other students in the laboratory is -

a)

helpful.

b)

allowed

c)

dangerous.

d)

the quickest way to do a job.

12.

When is it OK to eat or drink during a lab?

a)

Always

b)

Never

13.

Whose responsibility is it to help clean up the lab and classroom?

a)

1st period, the next morning

b)

custodians.

c)

each and every student.

d)

only the teacher.

14.
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.
15.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
17.

I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the STEM lab procedures given by the teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above
19.

I will respect others. I must exhibit good teamwork.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

I am responsible for my own behavior and self control. I will cooperate with my team members.

a)

True

b)

False