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Let's solve this Lab Safety worksheet step by step. The task is to fill in each blank with a word or phrase from the provided box, using each only once.
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- organized
- flame
- glassware
- wash
- cords
- taste
- long hair
- clean up
- directions
- well-lit
- ask questions
- teacher
- eat or drink
- shoes
- live plants or animals
- safety goggles
- broken glass
- closed
- sharp
- spill
- plastic gloves
- unapproved
- safety equipment
- heat-resistant gloves
- apron
- lab materials
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and choose the best fit:
1. Always ______ your hands before and after an experiment.
→ *wash*
✔ "Wash your hands" is standard lab safety.
2. Read all ______ before beginning the experiment and ask questions if you are unsure of directions.
→ *directions*
✔ You must read instructions.
3. Keep your work area neat and ______.
→ *organized*
✔ A tidy, organized workspace prevents accidents.
4. Know the location of ______ and how to use it.
→ *safety equipment*
✔ Know where fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, etc., are.
5. Always wear ______ when working with chemicals, burners, or any substance that may hurt your eyes.
→ *safety goggles*
✔ Eye protection is essential.
6. Never touch, ______, or smell any chemical.
→ *taste*
✔ Never taste chemicals — dangerous!
7. Be careful not to ______ any materials. If a spill does occur, clean it up immediately.
→ *spill*
✔ Spills can be hazardous.
8. Never reach across a ______.
→ *flame*
✔ Don’t reach over open flames (e.g., Bunsen burners).
9. Pull back ______ and push up sleeves.
→ *long hair*
✔ Long hair can catch fire.
10. Have an adult handle ______ objects such as knives or blades.
→ *sharp*
✔ Sharp tools require caution.
11. Always work in a ______ and well-ventilated area.
→ *well-lit*
✔ Good lighting helps avoid mistakes.
12. Never heat liquids in a ______ container.
→ *closed*
✔ Closed containers can explode when heated.
13. Always use the tongs, clamps, or ______ when moving hot containers.
→ *heat-resistant gloves*
✔ Protect hands from burns.
14. Never use broken or chipped ______.
→ *glassware*
✔ Broken glassware can shatter or leak.
15. Dispose of ______ or other sharp objects in the proper container.
→ *broken glass*
✔ Use special bins for broken glass.
16. Notify the ______ immediately if you are cut, burned, or otherwise hurt.
→ *teacher*
✔ Always inform the instructor.
17. ______ your work area when the experiment is completed.
→ *clean up*
✔ Clean up after experiments.
18. Return all ______ to their proper location when the experiment is completed.
→ *lab materials*
✔ Return supplies to storage.
19. Never perform unsupervised or ______ experiments.
→ *unapproved*
✔ Only do approved experiments.
20. Wear an ______ to protect yourself and your clothes from chemicals.
→ *apron*
✔ Lab aprons prevent chemical spills on clothing.
21. Wear closed-toe ______ when performing experiments.
→ *shoes*
✔ Closed-toe shoes protect feet from spills or falling objects.
22. Make sure appliances are working properly and keep ______ untangled and out of walking paths.
→ *cords*
✔ Avoid tripping hazards.
23. Handle ______ with care and never be cruel or harm living creatures in an experiment.
→ *live plants or animals*
✔ Treat living things ethically.
24. Make sure you know how to use all of the equipment and ______ if you don't.
→ *ask questions*
✔ Ask for help when unsure.
25. Wear ______ to protect your hands when handling live animals, plants, or chemicals.
→ *plastic gloves*
✔ Gloves protect against contamination.
26. Do not ______ while completing an experiment.
→ *eat or drink*
✔ No eating or drinking in labs to avoid contamination.
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1. wash
2. directions
3. organized
4. safety equipment
5. safety goggles
6. taste
7. spill
8. flame
9. long hair
10. sharp
11. well-lit
12. closed
13. heat-resistant gloves
14. glassware
15. broken glass
16. teacher
17. clean up
18. lab materials
19. unapproved
20. apron
21. shoes
22. cords
23. live plants or animals
24. ask questions
25. plastic gloves
26. eat or drink
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This completes the worksheet correctly and safely! Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation of any rule.
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Word Bank:
- organized
- flame
- glassware
- wash
- cords
- taste
- long hair
- clean up
- directions
- well-lit
- ask questions
- teacher
- eat or drink
- shoes
- live plants or animals
- safety goggles
- broken glass
- closed
- sharp
- spill
- plastic gloves
- unapproved
- safety equipment
- heat-resistant gloves
- apron
- lab materials
---
Now, let’s go through each sentence and choose the best fit:
1. Always ______ your hands before and after an experiment.
→ *wash*
✔ "Wash your hands" is standard lab safety.
2. Read all ______ before beginning the experiment and ask questions if you are unsure of directions.
→ *directions*
✔ You must read instructions.
3. Keep your work area neat and ______.
→ *organized*
✔ A tidy, organized workspace prevents accidents.
4. Know the location of ______ and how to use it.
→ *safety equipment*
✔ Know where fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, etc., are.
5. Always wear ______ when working with chemicals, burners, or any substance that may hurt your eyes.
→ *safety goggles*
✔ Eye protection is essential.
6. Never touch, ______, or smell any chemical.
→ *taste*
✔ Never taste chemicals — dangerous!
7. Be careful not to ______ any materials. If a spill does occur, clean it up immediately.
→ *spill*
✔ Spills can be hazardous.
8. Never reach across a ______.
→ *flame*
✔ Don’t reach over open flames (e.g., Bunsen burners).
9. Pull back ______ and push up sleeves.
→ *long hair*
✔ Long hair can catch fire.
10. Have an adult handle ______ objects such as knives or blades.
→ *sharp*
✔ Sharp tools require caution.
11. Always work in a ______ and well-ventilated area.
→ *well-lit*
✔ Good lighting helps avoid mistakes.
12. Never heat liquids in a ______ container.
→ *closed*
✔ Closed containers can explode when heated.
13. Always use the tongs, clamps, or ______ when moving hot containers.
→ *heat-resistant gloves*
✔ Protect hands from burns.
14. Never use broken or chipped ______.
→ *glassware*
✔ Broken glassware can shatter or leak.
15. Dispose of ______ or other sharp objects in the proper container.
→ *broken glass*
✔ Use special bins for broken glass.
16. Notify the ______ immediately if you are cut, burned, or otherwise hurt.
→ *teacher*
✔ Always inform the instructor.
17. ______ your work area when the experiment is completed.
→ *clean up*
✔ Clean up after experiments.
18. Return all ______ to their proper location when the experiment is completed.
→ *lab materials*
✔ Return supplies to storage.
19. Never perform unsupervised or ______ experiments.
→ *unapproved*
✔ Only do approved experiments.
20. Wear an ______ to protect yourself and your clothes from chemicals.
→ *apron*
✔ Lab aprons prevent chemical spills on clothing.
21. Wear closed-toe ______ when performing experiments.
→ *shoes*
✔ Closed-toe shoes protect feet from spills or falling objects.
22. Make sure appliances are working properly and keep ______ untangled and out of walking paths.
→ *cords*
✔ Avoid tripping hazards.
23. Handle ______ with care and never be cruel or harm living creatures in an experiment.
→ *live plants or animals*
✔ Treat living things ethically.
24. Make sure you know how to use all of the equipment and ______ if you don't.
→ *ask questions*
✔ Ask for help when unsure.
25. Wear ______ to protect your hands when handling live animals, plants, or chemicals.
→ *plastic gloves*
✔ Gloves protect against contamination.
26. Do not ______ while completing an experiment.
→ *eat or drink*
✔ No eating or drinking in labs to avoid contamination.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. wash
2. directions
3. organized
4. safety equipment
5. safety goggles
6. taste
7. spill
8. flame
9. long hair
10. sharp
11. well-lit
12. closed
13. heat-resistant gloves
14. glassware
15. broken glass
16. teacher
17. clean up
18. lab materials
19. unapproved
20. apron
21. shoes
22. cords
23. live plants or animals
24. ask questions
25. plastic gloves
26. eat or drink
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✔ All words used exactly once – no duplicates!
This completes the worksheet correctly and safely! Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation of any rule.
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