Science Lab Saftey Test

1.

1 point

Read all procedure thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

Ture

False

2.

1 point

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item

False

True

3.

1 point

If you wear contact lenses, it is necessary to wear safety googles in the laboratory.

True

Flase

4.

1 point

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present

True

False

5.

2 points

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material

in your hand

toward you

Away from you

perpendicular

6.

2 points

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material

in your hand

toward you

perpendicular

Away from you

7.

2 points

The following activity is permitted in the laboratory

eating

drinking

None of the above

chewing gum

8.

1 point

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can

False

True

9.

2 points

Which of the following pieces of safety gear is not essential for all laboratory sessions?

Foot protection

Eye protection or goggles

Rubber gloves

Clothing protection or apron

10.

2 points

If a fire erupts, immediately

notify the teacher

throw water on the fire

run for the fire extinguisher

open the windows

11.

1 point

The location of a fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be known by everyone in the laboratory

True

False

12.

2 points

Long hair in the laboratory must be

tied back and kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, etc.

held away from the experiment with one hand

cut short

always neatly groomed

13.

1 point

The open end or mouth of a test tube should never be pointed toward you or anyone else

True

False

14.

1 point

Long hair should be tied back when working in the laboratory with chemicals.

False

True

15.

1 point

It is necessary to report even minor laboratory accidents to the teacher.

True

False

16.

1 point

The laboratory is an ideal place for practical jokes.

True

False

17.

2 points

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.) First you should

see a doctor after school

tell the teacher at once

visit the school nurse after class

apply first aid yourself

18.

2 points

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

to improve your vision

to avoid eye strain

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

only if you do not have corrective glasses