Environmental Science Safety
  • 1. If you are working all day on a boat in the ocean,
A) you will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
B) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
C) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
D) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) when you have time
B) after the school day is done
C) after class
D) right away
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
B) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
C) ignored until the end of class
D) be cleaned immediately
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) hold it with both hands
B) cut it off to chin length
C) you should securely tie it back
D) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
B) report it to the nurse after class
C) tell the teacher now
D) show a doctor after school is out
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) open-toed shoes
B) bare feet
C) closed-toe shoes
D) sandals
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) tell your class leader
B) keep using it until the end of class
C) tell the custodian
D) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
B) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
C) sweep it all into the sink
D) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) students
B) lab materials and personal items
C) lab materials only
D) teachers
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) a fire extinguisher
B) water from the sink
C) the fire blanket
D) your coat
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
B) spray them with the fire extinguisher
C) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
D) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) walk
B) skip
C) hurry
D) run
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) seniors only
B) the teacher
C) freshman only
D) all students
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) interest
B) effort
C) all of these
D) your attention
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) taken out of the cabinet at any time
B) put into your mouth
C) held in your hand
D) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use oil to dilute the acid
B) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
C) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
D) use a strong soap
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) to avoid myopia
B) for style, in a head-band position
C) in order to read fine print
D) when you are instructed to do so.
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is dangerous
B) the quickest way to to complete the task
C) is helpful
D) is annoying
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) before beginning the lab
B) next week
C) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
D) when someone asks you what to do next
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) is always against the rules
B) not dangerous
C) permissible
D) ok if your work is done
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
B) using a short cut
C) following directions
D) hurrying to get done
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) that is closed
B) in the laboratory
C) over a flame
D) all of these
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end points towards no person
B) the open end is pointed towards yourself
C) it is securely corked
D) the open end is pointed away from yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) ask the custodian
B) make sure your hands are dry
C) wash your hands and do not dry them
D) make sure your hands are clean
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to use a fire extinguisher
B) how to properly use a fire blanket
C) all of these
D) where the fire extinguisher is located
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) for someone else to put away
B) to protect your skin and clothing
C) only for use when wearing your best clothes
D) to add to your style
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
B) open the doors to let more air in
C) clean the laboratory
D) start removing flammable materials
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) waft gently towards yourself
B) pour it on the table
C) use the fume hood
D) inhale deeply
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) before you use it
B) if it looks dirty
C) both before and after you use it
D) after you use it
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) change partners
B) guess
C) ask your teacher
D) sit quietly and do nothing
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) safety
B) getting the correct answer
C) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
D) excellent penmenship
  • 32. When working in the laboratory you should perform only those activities assigned by your __
  • 33. Carefully follow all __ , both written and oral
  • 34. Wear safety ___ and a lab apron at all times.
  • 35. Avoid apparel that presents safety hazards, such as loose garments and d_______ jewelry.
  • 36. Keep your hair, clothing, and all other f___________ materials away from open flames.
  • 37. Never t_____ any substance unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your teacher.
  • 38. Any activity that involves poisonous vapors must be carried out in a f____ hood
  • 39. Always read and double check the l____ on a reagent bottle before removing anything from it
  • 40. Never r_____ unused material to a reagent bottle.
  • 41. When mixing acid and water, always add the _____ first
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