Science Safety Test

Answer the following questions about science laboratory safety. Select the best answer for each multiple-choice question, complete the diagram and true/false sections, and follow all instructions carefully.

Choose the best answer for each question.

If a fire erupts, immediately

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

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

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

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

Long hair in the laboratory must be

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a laboratory activity?

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are

When handling animals, students should

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

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

The following activity is permitted in the laboratory:

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material

Before you leave the science room, you should

Draw a diagram of your science room and label the locations of the following:

• Fire Blanket
• Fire Extinguisher(s)
• Exits
• Eyewash Station
• Emergency Shower
• Waste Disposal Containers
• Fume Hood
• Emergency Shut-off (gas, water, or electric)

Draw a diagram of your science room and label the locations of the following: Fire Blanket, Fire Extinguisher(s), Exits, Eyewash Station, Emergency Shower, Waste Disposal Containers, Fume Hood, Emergency Shut-off (gas, water, or electric).

Mark each statement as True (T) or False (F).

All chemicals in the lab (including foodstuffs and store-bought chemicals) should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

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

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

Always carry a microscope using both hands.

Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

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

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

Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

In your own words, explain why following the safety rules is important. Give an example of a safety rule and what might happen if it were to be broken.