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science safety

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.The desire to maintain a safe laboratory environment for all begins with _________?

a)

prevention

b)

ubiquity

c)

microbiology

d)

accidents

2.

2.Which of the following type(s) of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is frequently used?

a)

Safety glasses

b)

Lab Coats

c)

Face Shields

d)

. All of the above

3.

3.You should always wash your hands before and after lab.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

4.Food and drinks are allowed in the lab.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

5.Lab coats much be taken off when exiting the lab and entering a non-laboratory area.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

6.Students must know the location of all safety equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

7.What is the most appropriate attire when working in a laboratory?

a)

T-shirt and shorts

b)

Lab coat, safety goggles, and closed-toe shoes

c)

Long flowing dress or skirt

d)

Sandals and flip-flops

8.

8.When should you wear gloves in the lab?

a)

Only when handling dangerous chemicals

b)

Only when using sharp objects

c)

Always when working in the lab

d)

Gloves are optional

9.

9.Before conducting an experiment, it is essential to:

a)

Read the procedure and potential hazards carefully

b)

Check your phone for messages

c)

Wear your lab coat inside out for good luck

d)

Work without supervision

10.

10.Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action in the laboratory?

a)

Running to quickly finish the experiment

b)

Keeping the work area clean and tidy

c)

Keeping all food and drinks away from the lab area

d)

Following all safety guidelines and procedures

11.

11.What should you do if you don’t understand the instructions or procedures in the lab?

a)

Proceed with the experiment as best as you can

b)

Ask a lab mate for advice

c)

Consult the teacher for clarification

d)

Skip that step and move on to the next one

12.

12.Which of the following is true about eating or drinking in the lab?

a)

It is allowed as long as you are careful not to spill

b)

It is strictly prohibited at all times

c)

It is allowed during non-experimental periods

d)

It is allowed in designated areas of the lab

13.

13.Before using any lab equipment, you should:

a)

Check for damage and report any issues to the lab supervisor

b)

Use the equipment without any additional checks

c)

Assume the previous user has already checked it

d)

Use it as you see fit without regard to the user manual

14.

14.What should you do if you find an unlabeled chemical in the lab?

a)

Use it for your experiment as long as it looks similar to what you need

b)

Dispose of it in the trash immediately

c)

Ask your lab mate if they know what it is

d)

Report it to your lab supervisor and do not use it

15.

15.Which of the following should you do if there is a fire in the lab?

a)

Attempt to put it out yourself using water or the closest extinguisher

b)

Immediately evacuate the lab and alert others on your way out

c)

Try to move any hazardous chemicals away from the fire

d)

Continue working and ignore the fire if it seems small

16.
  1. 16.What does this GHS symbol mean?

a)

Flammable

b)

Explosives

c)

Oxidising Agent

d)

Corrosive

17.

17.What does this GHS symbol means?

a)

Acute Toxicity

b)

Corrosive

c)

Harmful/ Irritant

d)

Carcinogenicity

18.

18.What does this GHS symbol mean?

a)

Flammable

b)

Oxidizing Agent

c)

Gases Under Pressure

d)

Explosive

19.

19.What does this GHS symbol means?

a)

Acute Toxicity

b)

Carcinogenicity

c)

Poisonous

d)

Radioactive

20.

20.What does this GHS symbol means?

a)

Radioactive

b)

Carcinogenicity/ Aspiration Hazard

c)

Acute Toxicity


d)

Explosive

21.

21.What is the meaning of GHS?

a)

Globally Harmonized System

b)

Globally Harmonious System

c)

Globally Harmonized strategy

d)

Globally Harmonized scheme

22.

22.How should you dispose of chemicals after an experiment?

a)

Pour them down the sink

b)

Store them in your lab drawer for future use

c)

Follow the proper waste disposal guidelines provided by your instructor

d)

Leave them on the lab bench for someone else to deal with

23.

23.What should you do if you accidentally break a mercury thermometer in the lab?

a)

Use your hands to pick up the broken glass and mercury

b)

Call for help and leave the area immediately

c)

Pour water over the mercury to clean it up

d)

Ignore the spill and continue working

24.

24.All lab procedures can begin when...

a)

officer friendly is around

b)

the students are present

c)

if someone who is 18 is around the room

d)

the teacher is present

25.

25.All chemicals should be considered

a)

dangerous

b)

edible

c)

something we can play

d)

safe