Science Safety Contract Quiz

What should a student do in case of a chemical spill on the skin or clothing?

• Rinse the affected area with copious amounts of water

• Apply a chemical solvent to the affected area

• Cover the affected area with a bandage

• Wait for the spill to dry off

When should a student wear eye protection and aprons in the laboratory?

• Only when handling hazardous chemicals

• When instructed to do so

• At all times, regardless of the activity

• Never, unless there is a chemical spill

What should a student do if they break glassware in the laboratory?

• Continue working and ignore the broken glassware

• Leave the broken glassware as it is and inform the teacher later

• Notify the instructor, avoid contact with the sharp pieces, and do not attempt to clean up the broken glassware

• Immediately attempt to clean up the broken glassware

When is it recommended to wear closed-toed shoes in the laboratory?

• At all times in the laboratory

• Never, as it is not necessary

• When handling glassware

• Only when working with corrosive chemicals

What should a student do if they witness an accident or injury in the laboratory?

• Ignore the situation and continue with their work

• Wait for someone else to report the incident

• Report the incident to the teacher immediately

• Leave the laboratory without informing anyone

What should a student do at the end of the lab period?

• Use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands

• Wash hands with hand soap and water at the designated sink

• Ask the teacher for permission to leave without washing hands

• Leave the lab without washing hands

What should a student do if they need to take chemicals or substances out of the laboratory?

• Sneak them out without anyone noticing

• Never take chemicals out of the laboratory

• Take them without informing the teacher

• Ask for permission from the teacher before taking them

What should a student do if they have a clarifying question about the safety rules?

• Ignore the question and continue with the activity

• Ask the teacher for clarification

• Ask a classmate for clarification

• Look up the answer online

When is it appropriate to eat or drink in the laboratory?

• Never, unless authorized by the teacher

• At any time as long as it's not near the chemicals

• Only when working with non-toxic chemicals

• Only during designated break times

What should a student do if they see someone not following the safety rules in the laboratory?

• Laugh at the person for not following the rules

• Confront the person directly

• Report the situation to the teacher

• Ignore the situation and continue with their work