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Science Laboratory Safety Exam - Multiple Choice Section

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Question 1
1.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

Question 2
2.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,

Question 5
5.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

Question 6
6.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

Question 7
7.

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

Question 8
8.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

Question 9
9.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

Question 10
10.

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

Question 11
11.

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

Question 12
12.

You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by

Question 13
13.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

Question 14
14.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

Question 15
15.

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn.

Question 16
16.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.

Question 17
17.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

Question 18
18.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off and tell

Question 19
19.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash it at once with

Question 20
20.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

Question 21
21.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

Question 22
22.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

Question 23
23.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

Question 24
24.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

Question 25
25.

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.

Question 26
26.

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.

Question 27
27.

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

Question 28
28.

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

Question 29
29.

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

Question 30
30.

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

Question 31
31.

Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities.

Question 32
32.

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

Question 33
33.

Draw a diagram of your science room and label the locations of the following:
(tip: drawing a simple diagram and number the items in their appropriate locations)
1. Fire Blanket
2. Fire Extinguisher
3. Exits
4. Eyewash Stations
5. Emergency Shower
6. Fume Hood
7. Goggle Storage
8. Trash Can