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WorksheetsWork Place Safety
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When in the lab...
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
closed toe shoes should be worn
long hair should be pulled back
all of the above
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
apply first aid yourself
tell the science instructor at once
see a doctor after school
visit the school nurse after class
You have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table. Which of the following best explains what you should do?
Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with the nearest cloth, and hope nobody notices.
Throw the glass into the nearest trash bin and let the spill air-dry.
Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill; place the broken test tube in the disposal container specified for sharp objects.
Caution your lab partners to avoid the area while you inform the teacher of the small accident.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
Always
Never
Select ALL of the obligations of an employer with regard to duty of care
Provide PPE and establish an HSC
Ensure safe systems of work
Provide instructions, information, training and supervision to ensure health and safety.
Make a daily report to the HSC
What WHS should be considered during this session?
Sharps
Chemical
Safe disposal
All of the above
Workplace conditions that pose a risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker are known as...
Safety Hazards
Ergonomic hazards
Chemical Hazards
Physical Hazards
What are the responsibilities of young workers at work?
To follow the rules and regulations of the workplace
To use safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment when required
All of these
To have knowledge of how to react during an emergency and report to the supervisor in case of emergency
Which of the following is a true statement?
Anticipation can be accomplished by knowing the history of the
work involved
Recognition includes identifying personal protective equipment
Evaluation includes safe working practices
Control includes environmental monitoring
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in the workplace? A) Slippery floors B) Loud noise C) Bacteria D) X-rays
Sunlight
Wind
Slippery floors
Loud music
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
wipe your hands on your clothes
wipe your hands on a towel
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
treat your hands with skin lotion
If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?
15 - 20 seconds
5 minutes
15 - 20 minutes
Don't use the eyewash.
While performing an experiment in the lab you read that you will be working with an open flame, glass beakers, and water. What are the correct pieces of safety equipment you must be wearing?
gloves, goggles
goggles, gloves, apron
apron, goggles
gloves, apron
The following footwear is best in the laboratory.
shoes appropriate for the weather
open-toed shoes
closed-toed shoes
sandals
the proper way to wear your lab goggles is
on your forehead
over your eyes
around your neck
not at all
Why should work areas be kept neat and tidy?
To prevent accidents and injuries.
To have a clean place to eat.
To have a place to play games.
D. The teacher likes it to be organized.
Sharp objects in the laboratory should be carried by
holding the handle with the tip pointed up.
holding the handle with the tip pointed down.
holding the handle with the tip pointed toward your body.
holding the blade
Broken glass should be cleaned up by—
telling the teacher immediately and letting them deal with it
picking it up with your hands.
throwing it away in a normal trash can.
hiding it in a lab drawer.
Long hair in the laboratory must be
cut short
held away from the experiment with one hand
always neatly groomed
tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
treat your hands with skin lotion
wipe your hands on your pants
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
none of the above
If a harmful chemical splashes in your eyes or on your skin, you should—
ignore it and hope it goes away.
wipe it off with a paper towel and finish the lab.
flush with water at the eyewash station or in the lab shower and tell the teacher.
run to the bathroom.
What is the primary purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in a laboratory setting?
To enhance comfort while working
To prevent contamination of experiments
To ensure personal safety and prevent injuries
To comply with fashion standards
Which of the following is a critical step to take before starting any experiment in a science lab?
Reading the entire procedure and safety guidelines
Gathering all necessary materials
Wearing a lab coat
Ensuring the lab is clean
In the event of a chemical spill in the laboratory, what is the first action you should take?
Clean it up immediately with paper towels
Inform the lab supervisor or instructor
Leave the area and go home
Ignore it if it's a small spill
Why is it important to label all chemical containers clearly in a laboratory?
To avoid using the wrong chemical
To make the lab look organized
To impress visitors
To comply with legal requirements
