Science Lab Safety Assessment
A worksheet for 8th-grade science students to assess their understanding of common laboratory safety rules and symbols.
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Science Lab Safety Assessment
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Follow all safety guidelines in the science laboratory.
1. What is the most important piece of safety equipment to wear when handling chemicals in the lab?
Lab coat
Safety goggles
Gloves
Closed-toe shoes
2. What should you do immediately if you spill a chemical on your skin?
Wipe it off with a paper towel
Tell your teacher and rinse with water for 15 minutes
Ignore it if it doesn't burn
Cover it with a bandage
3. Always tie back long and secure loose before starting an experiment.
4. Never eat, drink, or chew in the laboratory.
5. Explain why it is important to know the location of the eyewash station and fire extinguisher in the lab.
6. It is acceptable to perform unauthorized experiments as long as you are careful.
True
False
7. You should always waft fumes towards your nose to smell them.
True
False
8. Identify the safety symbol below and explain its meaning.
9. Draw a common safety symbol that indicates the presence of corrosive materials and explain its meaning.