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