Safety Equipment Basics
A worksheet for 4th graders to learn about common safety equipment and their uses.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to details about safety equipment.
1. Why is it important to wear safety goggles when working with chemicals or tools?
To look cool
To protect your eyes from harm
To help you see better
To keep your hair out of your face
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of safety equipment?
Helmet
Gloves
Scarf
Fire extinguisher
3. A is used to protect your head from injury.
4. When riding a bicycle, you should always wear a .
5. You should use to protect your hands when handling hot objects.
6. It's okay to play with matches as long as an adult is nearby.
True
False
7. A smoke detector warns people about fires.
True
False
8. Look at the image below. What is this safety equipment called, and what is its purpose?

Match each safety item with its correct use.
9. First-aid kit
a. Protects hands
10. Gloves
b. Treats small injuries
11. Seatbelt
c. Keeps you safe in a car