Grade 8 Lab Safety Worksheet
A worksheet for 8th-grade science students focusing on essential lab safety rules and practices.
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Grade 8 Lab Safety Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember your lab safety rules!
1. What is the most important reason to wear safety goggles in the lab?
To look like a scientist
To protect your eyes from chemicals or flying objects
To improve your vision
To keep your hair out of your face
2. What should you do if you spill a chemical on your hand?
Wipe it off with a paper towel
Tell your teacher immediately and rinse with water
Ignore it if it doesn't sting
Taste it to identify the chemical
3. It is acceptable to eat or drink in the science classroom as long as you are careful.
True
False
4. Long hair should be tied back when working with open flames or moving machinery.
True
False
5. Always report any accident, no matter how small, to your immediately.
6. Before starting any experiment, you should always read the thoroughly.
7. Never work in the lab, especially when handling dangerous chemicals or equipment.
8. Explain why it is important to know the location of emergency equipment like the eyewash station and fire extinguisher in the lab.
9. Describe at least two precautions you should take when heating a test tube in the lab.
10. Identify the safety gear shown in the image below and explain its purpose.
