F.J. Brennan High School

Science Department

Physics

SPH 4A0

Name:_________________

TOTAL: 15 marks Safety Quiz

PART A - Fill in the Blanks (1 marks)

1 1) If the fire bell rings, the exit is ...

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PART B - Multiple Choice (5 marks)

2) When using electrical equipment you should never

A) check to see if the switch is off before plugging it in

B) touch the equipment and the water tap at the same time

C) place it at the back of the bench

D) ask the teacher about the bare wires before plugging it in

3) When operating a laser you should

(A) look directly into the beam

(B) point it into the eyes of other students

(D) have laser fights with your friends

4) When working in the lab all of the following are important except

A) don't distract others

B) keep aisles clear of stools

C) keep your conversations about the experiment you are doing

D) all of these must be done

5) In the event of an accident in the lab you should

A) not worry about it if it is not severe

B) inform the teacher immediately

C) try and clean it up without the teacher knowing

D) scream as loud as you can

6) Your lab partner gets a small amount of an unknown liquid in her eye. You should

A) tell her to keep her eyes closed until they feel better

B) cover the eye with a clean cloth

C) rinse the eye immediately with water

D) ask the teacher to identify the liquid

PART C - True and False (9 marks)

7) Food and drink are acceptable in the lab. T F

8) When plugging in electrical equipment, your hands

should be wet. T F

9) Always stand when doing experiments. T F

10) If you are unsure of a chemical in a container you

should taste it to determine what it is. T F

11) "Horseplay" is accepted in the laboratory. T F

12) The “theory/hypothesis” is an optional section T F

13) When making a cart units should only be at the top T F

14) “Percent Deviation” should be included in conclusions T F

15) Uncertainty with the mean should encompass 95% of data T F