Grade 9 Lab Safety Worksheet
This worksheet covers essential lab safety rules and practices for Grade 9 science students, including handling chemicals, using equipment, and emergency procedures.
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Grade 9 Lab Safety Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will assess your understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
1. What is the most important reason to wear safety goggles in the lab?
To look professional
To protect your eyes from chemical splashes or flying debris
To prevent your glasses from getting dirty
To keep dust out of your eyes

2. Before beginning any lab experiment, you should always:
Start immediately to save time
Read all instructions carefully
Taste the chemicals to identify them
Ask a friend what to do
1. It is acceptable to eat or drink in the laboratory as long as you are careful.
True
False
2. You should immediately notify your teacher of any accident, spill, or injury, no matter how minor.
True
False
1. Always wear when handling chemicals or heating substances.
2. Never return unused chemicals to their container.
3. Long hair should always be or tied back during lab work.
1. List three types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that might be used in a science laboratory.
2. Explain why it is important to know the location of emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, eyewash station) in the lab.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Never leave a Bunsen burner or heating apparatus during an experiment.
2. When smelling a chemical, you should gently the fumes towards your nose.
3. Dispose of in a designated container, not the regular trash.
4. Use a when working with volatile or hazardous chemicals.
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