Lab Safety

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15 questions

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Lab Safety

Last updated 9 months ago

15 questions

Question 1

Safety Goggles are worn in the lab _____

To avoid eye strain

Only if you don't have glasses or contacts

Every time you wear an apron

Anytime chemicals, glassware, or heat/fire are used

Question 2

If you or your partner notice a crack or chip in your glass beaker, you should

Notify your teacher before you touch/use it

dispose of it in the "broken glass" container

continue to use it with caution as long as it still works

Pour water into it to see if it is still in working condition

Question 3

Which of the following problematic scenarios can a student potentially solve on their own BEFORE asking the teacher for help?

You injure yourself

Glassware breaks

You are confused about your lab or think you might have messed up

A fire starts

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Question 4

Which rule is the boy in the red box NOT breaking?

Report any injuries, accidents, spills or breakage to your teacher immediately.  Also, report any suspected hazard or any equipment malfunction

Wear Goggles when handling chemicals, glassware, or fire/heat and keep the work area clear of unnecessary materials. 

Dress appropriately for lab with an apron, gloves and goggles. Pin or tie back  hair. Avoid any dangling jewelry or clothing. Wear closed-toed shoes

Handle glassware and test tubes appropriately. Measure at eye level, do not tilt the glassware, remove it from the table and bring it to you, point test tubes away from people, use tongs if heated

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Question 5

What should you do FIRST in a lab?

Read through the lab instructions & procedures

Put on your apron, gloves, and other required safety gear

Take inventory of your lab equiptment

Determine partner roles with your lab partner

Question 6

How should the boy in green smell his solution?

Ensure his nose is a minimum of 6 inches away from the test tube before inhaling

waft the air above it towards him

He is doing everything correctly.

He is doing it right, he just needs to leave the test tube on the lab table

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT required in every lab?

Wear an apron

Tie back long hair

Wear closed-toed shoes

Avoid loose-fitting clothing and dangling accessories or clothing items

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of horseplay in the lab?

Touching items in another lab group's station or talking loudly across the room to them

Pretending to drop or spill something / practical jokes

Running to grab something for your lab

All the above are examples of horseplay that will lose you points on the lab and/or get you kicked out entirely

Question 9

Food may be brought into the lab if

It is gum or a water bottle

You do not eat it until after you finish the lab

It is kept in a container that is located inside your book bag that is placed out of the way, along the wall.

It does not produce crumbs or waste

Question 10

10.

When can you touch your lab equipment / lab supplies?

Anytime you are using them properly and know what you're doing.

After you've read your lab instructions and your teacher tells you to

As soon as you get to the lab station, but only to take inventory and ensure your items are all present

After you've read your lab instructions and your partner is ready.

Question 11

11.

What do you do if glassware breaks?

Sweep it with a dust pan and broom

Dispose of it in the "broken glass container"

Warn the poeple in the area

Nothing, tell your teacher and move away.

Question 12

12.

What do you do with your backpack and supplies in the science lab (when we are conducting an actual lab, not for everyday class) ?

carry them with you from station to station so they are not in someone else's way.

make sure they are close to you but not on the table so you can access what you need

designate a specific area in your lab station for your supplies and backpack

leave everything but a pencil in your backpack and place your book bag against the wall at the front of the room.

Question 13

13.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. You should always point to open end of the tube

away from your lab partner

away from all people

towards an open window

towards yourself

Question 14

14.

What is the final step of ANY lab?

Clean your lab station and wash your hands

Gathering all the data you need

Completing the final step/procedure listed 

You and your lab partner answering all of the questions

Question 15

15.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure after you've read through it, you should-

Ask the teacher before proceeding.

Try several methods until something works.

Ask the lab group next to you what they did

Figure it out as you do the lab.