Read Each of the Following Questions Or Statements and Select the Answer That Best Answers

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Lab Safety Review

SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations.

a. Follow correct procedures for use of scientific apparatus.

b. Demonstrate appropriate technique in all laboratory situations.

c. Follow correct protocol for identifying and reporting safety problems and violations.

Read each of the following questions or statements and select the answer that best answers the question or completes the statement.

1.  When working with chemicals in the science lab,
a. taste only those substances that you know are safe
b. never touch or taste chemicals in the lab unless told to do so by your teacher
c. touching dry chemicals is OK, but you should never taste them

2.  If you have an accident in the laboratory,
a. inform the teacher of any injuries or broken lab equipment as soon as possible
b. report only serious injuries to the teacher
c. clean up any chemical spill first, then report injuries and damaged equipment
d. pretend like nothing happened

3.  When you heat something in an open container such as a test tube, point the open end of the container
a. straight up b. away from yourself and anyone else c. straight down d. it doesn’t matter where

4.  If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure you should:
a. figure it out on your own b. ask your partner c. ask your teacher d. refuse to do the lab

5.  If you find chipped or cracked glassware, you should:
a. use it anyway b. hide it c. switch with another group d. show it to the teacher

6.  Contact lenses are safer in a lab setting than glasses. a. true b. false

7.  If you get something in your eyes, you should:
a. use the safety shower b. put contact drops in your eyes c. use the eye wash d. rub your eyes until they tear up

8.  When removing an electrical plug from the socket, you should:
a. yank the cord b. unplug it from the socket by the plug
c. give the cord a “whip-like” action d. leave it plugged in for the next class

9.  When you are working in the laboratory, long hair must be:
a. held with both hands b. tied back and kept out of the way c. combed nicely d. cut off

10.  While in the science laboratory, students should:
a. make up and perform their own experiments to show the teacher they are interested in science
b. only do experiments made up by another student if you think they are safe
c. only do experiments assigned by the teacher

11.  When doing a lab,
a. it is not OK to chew gum, eat food, or drink beverages b. it is OK to chew gum, eat food, or drink beverages
c. it is OK to chew gum, but not OK to eat food or drink beverages

12.  While in the science laboratory,
a. harmless practical jokes are OK because science is supposed to be fun
b. there should be no joking or horseplay because of the dangers present
c. jokes and horseplay are perfectly acceptable as long as no one gets hurt

13.  The person who is responsible for keeping the lab stations clean and neat is the:
a. janitor b. teacher c. student who last did an experiment at that station

14.  All chemicals used in the science laboratory should be disposed of by:
a. putting them in metal trash cans b. the method that the teacher instructs you to use for that chemical
c. pouring them down the sink

15.  Safety goggles should be worn: a. at all times during lab activities b. only when the student feels the need to wear them c. only during some lab activities d. only when the teacher is looking

16.  When you work in the laboratory, all loose clothes and loose jewelry must be:
a. left on b. made of non-flammable materials c. left hanging loose d. fastened out of the way or removed

17.  To put out a fire in a person’s hair or clothing, use:
a. the fire blanket b. the wind produced by running c. water from the sink d. the fire extinguisher

18.  To prevent accidents during laboratory activities with chemicals and equipment, you should:
a. use shortcuts b. follow your teacher’s directions
c. hurry ahead of others d. ask someone else to do the work

19.  If you find a bottle of acid sitting on the floor, what should you do?
a. nothing b. pick it up c. drink it d. report it to the teacher

20.  After heating glass, pick it up
a. within 30 seconds b. after school c. after you are sure it is cool d. the next day

21.  If you or your partner have an accident, what should you do?
a. yell for your mommy b. yell Code One, Code One c. run from the room d. Don’t tell anyone, keep it secret.

22.  Alcohol, ether and other volatile materials that can ignite easily should never be used near
a. another person b. a lab counter c. an open flame d. a work table

23.  Whenever you are participating in a lab activity, you should wear:
a. sandals b. open-toed shoes c. closed toe/closed heel shoes d. no shoes

24.  To be able to put out a fire quickly and safely, you should know:
a. how to use the extinguishers b. where the extinguishers are located
c. who is responsible for using the extinguishers d. all of the above

25.  Look at the picture. (1) Describe one unsafe practice. (2) Explain why this practice is unsafe. (3) Explain the correct technique that should be used. You should have a minimum of three sentences in your answer.

26.  On the back of this review, draw a diagram of your science laboratory classroom. Draw an X to show where you sit in the lab. Draw & label the location of the following items:

fire blanket safety goggle storage emergency shower

fire extinguisher first aid kit eye wash station(s)

fume hood exit(s)