Lab Safety Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
Approved eye protection (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory	any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,	take them out before starting the lab/tell your teacher
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should	ask the instructor before proceeding
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be	disposed of according to you instructor's directions
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should	discuss the issue with your instructor
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube	away from all people
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should	use tongs
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should	tell the science instructor at once
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should: a) read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary b) examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. c) clean any glassware that appears dirty	a) read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary b) examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. c) clean any glassware that appears dirty
You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by:	a) lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin b) using a towel or cotton gloves for protection c) twisting the tubing stopper carefully
Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as: a) a face shield b) safety glasses c) splash proof chemical goggles	None of the above
Long hair in the laboratory must be	tied back, kept out of the way
The following footwear is best in the laboratory	closed-toed shoes
In the laboratory, the following should not be worn:	a) loose clothing b) dangling jewelry c) sandals
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are	always against the rules
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell	the science instructor
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash with	plenty of water
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always	wash your hands thoroughly with soup and water
True or false: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass	true
True or false: All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous	true
True or false: Return all unused chemicals to their original containers	false
True or false: Work areas should be kept clean and tidy	true
True or false: Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids, You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth	false
True or false: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present	false
True or false: Never remove chemicals or other lab equipment from the laboratory.	true
True or false: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use	false
True or false: Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory	true
True or false: All unauthorized experiments are prohibited	true
True or false: You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item	false
True or false: Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities	true
True or false: It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash	false
True or false: Never leave a lit burner unattended	true

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