Laboratory Safety Equipment Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 10 Science students to test their knowledge of common laboratory safety equipment and their uses.
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Laboratory Safety Equipment
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet assesses your knowledge of common laboratory safety equipment and their proper use.
1. What is the primary purpose of safety goggles in a laboratory?
To improve vision
To protect against chemical splashes and flying debris
To prevent fogging of eyeglasses
To make experiments more comfortable
2. Which of the following is NOT a function of a fume hood?
Ventilating hazardous fumes
Containing chemical spills
Providing a sterile environment
Protecting against explosions
3. An is used to quickly flood the eyes with water in case of chemical exposure.
4. A is designed to extinguish small fires in the laboratory.
5. It is acceptable to wear open-toed shoes in a science laboratory.
True
False
6. Long hair should always be tied back when working with open flames or moving machinery.
True
False
7. Describe the proper procedure for using an eyewash station.
8. Explain why it is important to know the location of all safety equipment in the laboratory.
9. Identify the safety equipment shown in the image below and state its primary function.
