Lab Safety 1
Personal Safety
Clean up
Chemicals
Equipment
100
When should safety goggles be worn in science lab?
Wear them whenever the teacher or written directions instruct you to.
100
What should you do if you get a chemical in your eyes, such as an acid? (2 things)
Tell the teacher immediately and flush the eyes with water using the eyewash for 15 min
100
You should do this after you are finished with a lab
Clean the lab station and all your supplies.
100
If a strong acid or base gets on your skin you should you should do this.
Rinse with plenty of running water for 15 minutes.
100
You should use these when handling hot objects.
Insulated gloves or tongs.
200
True or false: You are allowed to eat and drink in the science lab
false
200
Which of the following would be safe to wear in the science lab? (Select all that apply) A. Long necklaces B. Closed toe shoes C. Bulky shirts and sweaters D. Open toed shoes
B. Closed toe shoes
200
When checking to determine if glass is hot, you should: A. Touch it quickly with one finger B. Place a thermometer on it. C. Bring the back of your hand close to the object
C. Bring the back of your hand close to the object.
200
An original container of a solution can be contaminated by (select all that apply) A. pouring used chemicals back into the original bottle B. Placing unclean tools, such as stirring rods, in original containers. C. Using eye droppers/pipettes in more than one bottle
A. pouring used chemicals back into the original bottle B. Placing unclean tools, such as stirring rods, in original containers. C. Using eye droppers/pipettes in more than one bottle
200
How do you pass scissors, scalpels, dissecting needles, or other sharp objects to someone? (Show or tell)
A. Hand it with the handle extended toward the person, and sharp edge away from them.
300
What should you do if something seems unsafe, such as cracked glass, spilled liquids, or gas leaking, in the science lab?
Tell the teacher immediately.
300
True or False: Contact lenses may be worn in place of safety goggles
False
300
If there in a spill in the lab you should...
Tell the teacher and clean up the spill.
300
This substance may be used to neutralize spilled acid A. A base, such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) B. An Acid, such as vinegar C. Water
A. A base, such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
300
When heating a test tube, which should you do?(select all that apply) A. Point it away from others B. Cover it with a lid or cap C. Don't look down into the tube
A. Point it away from others C. Don't look down into the tube
400
You should do this when your teacher asks for your attention during a lab.
Stop what you are doing, turn toward the teacher, and give your full attention to the teacher.
400
You should do this with long hair before conducting a lab activity: A. Tie it back or confine it. B. Brush it C. Wash it
A. Tie it back or confine it
400
Backpacks and books should be kept where?
In the cubbies (or out of the aisles and away from the lab stations)
400
When mixing acid and water you should always do this A. Add water to the acid B. Add acid to water C. Either one, add acid to water, or water to acid. Both are safe.
A. Add the acid to the water
400
When removing an electrical plug from an electrical outlet, which of the following should you always do (select all that apply) A. pull lightly on the cord B. Make sure your hands are dry first C. Pull on the plug
B. Make sure your hands are dry first C. Pull on the plug not the cord
500
When testing for odors you should.
Waft it by holding the chemical away from your face and wave your hand over top of it.
500
If you get acid in your eyes you should
Use the eye wash station and rinse the eyes from the inner corner to the outside for 15 minutes.
500
When may you dump solid waste or broken glass down the drain?
Never
500
State 2 things you should do with your hands when using solutions, specimens, tools, equipment, and other materials in the lab.
(Any two) Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and body. Don't touch chemicals with your hands directly. Wash your hands thoroughly at the conclusion of the lab. Wear gloves when handling chemicals or specimens.
500
When using the Bunsen Burner, you notice that the flame is starting to get out of control. What should you do first?
Turn the gas off at the sink immediately.
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