WorksheetsLab safety review scenarios
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Jodi is leaning over a lit burner with her hair hanging down. What is the safest correction?
Spray her with a fire extinguisher immediately
Tie back her hair and wear goggles
Have her lean closer to watch carefully
Pour water on the flame
Mac is heating a test tube. Where should he point it?
Towards himself
Towards a classmate
Towards the ceiling
Away from himself and others
Which piece of equipment should be used to put out a fire on a person?
Fire extinguisher
Safety shower
Emergency fire blanket
Goggles
What is the correct way to smell chemicals in a lab?
Stick your nose directly in the container
Ask a classmate to smell first
Waft the fumes toward your nose with your hand
Sniff quickly before it evaporates
Why is Sarah’s behavior unsafe?
She is eating in the lab
She is mixing unknown/unlabeled chemicals
She is not wearing gloves
She is walking too fast
What should Andrew NOT be doing in the lab?
Taking notes
Eating food
Wearing goggles
Cleaning glassware
What is wrong with Kwan’s technique?
He is using too much liquid
He is using his mouth
He is pipetting known chemicals
He is using gloves
Who is using the correct pipetting method?
Kwan
Evelyn
Which of the following is an unsafe activity in the lab?
Wearing protective goggles
Playing around with lab equipment
Keeping aisles clear of obstructions
Storing test tubes in the proper location
Food and drinks in the lab are dangerous because:
They distract students from their work
They can become contaminated with chemicals
They are messy
They block aisles
How should broken glass be picked up?
With bare hands
With a broom and dustpan
With paper towels
With gloves only
Where should broken glass be disposed?
Regular trash can
Glass disposal bin
Recycling bin
Chemical waste bin
Which footwear is unsafe in the lab?
Sneakers
Closed-toed shoes
Flip-flops
Boots
Why is Ernie’s behavior unsafe?
He is wearing goggles incorrectly
He is taking materials out of the lab
He is labeling glassware
He is walking too fast
Why is Lydia checking her glassware before use?
To make sure it is clean
To see if it is broken or chipped
To find out if it is the right size
To look for chemical residue
