WorksheetsLaboratory Safety Procedures
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 25mins
What should you wear in science lab to be safe and protected from dangerous chemicals?
Goggles
Lab apron
Closed toe shoes
ALL OF THESE
Long hair in the lab MUST be:
Cut short
Tied back
Neatly brushed
Held over a flame
If you do not understand a direction, you should:
Try several methods until something works
Ask the teacher before proceeding
Skip it and go onto the next part
Mix chemicals randomly
If a fire erupts, immediately:
Notify the teacher
Run for the fire extinguisher
Throw water on the fire
Open the windows
Horseplay and pranks are allowed in the science lab.
TRUE
FALSE
It is okay to eat or drink in the science lab.
TRUE
FALSE
I should wear goggles and gloves for lab safety.
TRUE
FALSE
If glassware breaks, I should pick it up with my hands and throw it in the trashcan.
TRUE
FALSE
If I cut or burn myself, I don't need to tell the teacher.
TRUE
FALSE
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
Tell the teacher
Sweep up the glass
Pick up the glass with your hands
Ignore it, the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
Always
Never
When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?
When working with chemicals
When doing dissections
When working with matches
Any time you are working in the lab
I must follow all instructions, written, and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
True
False
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
True
False
I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.
True
False
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
before doing the lab.
after doing the lab.
while doing the lab.
only if you think you really need it.
When should safety goggles be worn?
at all times in the lab
when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware
when you feel like it
When in the lab...
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
long hair should be pulled back
closed toe shoes should be worn
all of the above
When working in the lab, you always...
work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
clean up after yourself
ask questions when in doubt about procedures
all of the above
Before leaving the lab, you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
True
False
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers
True
False
You cut your finger during a lab experiment. The first course of action is to...
Visit the school nurse after class
Tell the teacher at once
See a doctor after school
Apply first aid yourself
During a lab experiment, which should NOT be worn?
Loose or bulky clothing
Dangling jewelry
Sandals
None of these should be worn
Long hair in the lab must be...
Cut shorter
Neatly groomed
Held away from the experiment with your free hand
Tied back to be kept out of the way
If a chemical splashes on your skin, wash the skin at once with...
Soap
An acid
Oil
Plenty of water
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...
Left at your lab station for the next class
Dumped down the sink
Disposed of according to the teacher's instructions
Taken home
What should you wear in science lab to be safe and protected from dangerous chemicals?
Goggles
Closed toe shoes
all of these
The most important reasons for keeping your workspace neat is to....
make the teacher happy
lose materials in the lab
prevent accidents or unsafe situations
prevent the room from looking messy
I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment...
when I think it is safe
when the supplies are out and ready to use
when the teacher gives me permission
whenever I want
