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 can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
C) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
D) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) when you have time
B) right away
C) after the school day is done
D) after class
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
B) be cleaned immediately
C) ignored until the end of class
D) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) cut it off to chin length
B) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
C) hold it with both hands
D) you should securely tie it back
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
B) show a doctor after school is out
C) report it to the nurse after class
D) tell the teacher now
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) closed-toe shoes
B) bare feet
C) open-toed shoes
D) sandals
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) keep using it until the end of class
B) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
C) tell your class leader
D) tell the custodian
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
B) sweep it all into the sink
C) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
D) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) teachers
B) students
C) lab materials and personal items
D) lab materials only
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) the fire blanket
B) your coat
C) a fire extinguisher
D) water from the sink
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
B) spray them with the fire extinguisher
C) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
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) run
B) walk
C) skip
D) hurry
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) all students
B) freshman only
C) seniors only
D) the teacher
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) effort
B) your attention
C) all of these
D) interest
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
B) taken out of the cabinet at any time
C) put into your mouth
D) held in your hand
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
B) use oil to dilute the acid
C) use a strong soap
D) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) for style, in a head-band position
B) when you are instructed to do so.
C) in order to read fine print
D) to avoid myopia
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is helpful
B) is dangerous
C) the quickest way to to complete the task
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) permissible
B) not dangerous
C) is always against the rules
D) ok if your work is done
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) following directions
B) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
C) using a short cut
D) hurrying to get done
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) all of these
B) that is closed
C) in the laboratory
D) over a flame
  • 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) the open end is pointed away from yourself
D) it is securely corked
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) make sure your hands are dry
B) ask the custodian
C) make sure your hands are clean
D) wash your hands and do not dry them
  • 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) to protect your skin and clothing
B) only for use when wearing your best clothes
C) to add to your style
D) for someone else to put away
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) start removing flammable materials
B) open the doors to let more air in
C) clean the laboratory
D) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) waft gently towards yourself
B) pour it on the table
C) inhale deeply
D) use the fume hood
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) both before and after you use it
B) after you use it
C) if it looks dirty
D) before 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) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
B) safety
C) excellent penmenship
D) getting the correct answer
  • 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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