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Lab Safety Answer Key

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True or False
#1 Make sure that you hands are dry when using electrical equipment. True
#2 Sharp or pointed tools should be carried pointed side up. False
#3 Be sure to slant test tubes toward your partner. False
#4 Keep lab tables clear of books and papers during an experiment. True
#5 Behave irresponsibly and avoid directions during a lab. False
What is wrong with these statements? Explain.
#1 Carrie says that the teacher is solely responsible for preventing lab statements. Everyone is
#2 Juan started the lab before reading it completely. Read the entire lab first before starting the experiment.
#3 Bart accidently knocked the glass beaker on the floor and picked up the pieces with his hands. Notify the teacher. Use a broom and dust pan. Never use your hands for broken glas.
#4 Lab snacks are allowed during science. Snacks are not allowed. You might ingest something harmful.
#5 Chantel was working on the experiment while her partner was telling her about the 10 people she friended on facebook yesterday. Talk about facebook later.
Safety Equipment
#1 What piece of safety equipment is used if someone gets a chemical in their eyes? eyewash
#2 This is made of fire resistant material and is used to smother a fire and block out oxygen that is needed to keep the fire going. fire blanket
#3 This is used to put out or extinguish a fire. fire extinguisher
#4 This is used to protect your eyes during an experiment goggles
#5 What does PASS stand for? Pull the pin, Aim the hose at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the hose back and forth.
Fill in the blanks.
#1 If someone is hurt, you should immediately tell _______________ the teacher
#2 You should not smell chemicals. You should ____________ them by waving your hand above the chemical in the air. waft
#3 If you don't understand part of the lab experiment you should _______________. ask the teacher
#4 Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are ________ aloud. never
#5 Never leave a heat source __________________. unattended
More fill in the blanks.
#1 _________________ is responsible for preventing lab accidents. everyone
#2 Use __________ on your hands to avoid burns when working with heat. mitts
#3 A lab safety ______________ must be signed by you and your parent before doing a lab.
#4 Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open _____________. flames
#5 Never place a cord where someone can ____________ over it. trip
Final Question
If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and wash it with water for at least _______________ minutes. 15