Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract

What is the main purpose of the Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract?

• To ensure a safe science classroom by providing rules that must be followed during laboratory activities involving hazardous chemicals.

• To provide a list of chemicals used in the laboratory.

• To describe the history of Flinn Scientific.

• To outline the grading policy for science classes.

Conduct yourself in a _______ manner at all times in the laboratory.

• responsible

• careless

• reckless

• noisy

• distracted

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Ask the instructor before proceeding.

• Guess what to do and continue.

• Ignore the confusion and move on.

• Wait for someone else to finish and copy them.

It is acceptable to work in the laboratory without an instructor present.

• True

• False

When first entering a science room, should you touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory before being instructed to do so?

• No, you should not touch anything until instructed to do so.

• Yes, you can touch anything you like.

• Only touch the equipment if you are curious.

• Touch the chemicals to see what they are.

Are you allowed to eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory?

• No, it is not allowed.

• Yes, but only during breaks.

• Yes, if you are careful.

• Yes, if the instructor is not present.

Only experiments authorized by the instructor should be performed.

• True

• False

Why is it important to read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory?

• To be prepared for your work in the laboratory and ensure safety.

• To impress your classmates with your knowledge.

• Because the teacher will ask you to recite them.

• So you can finish your work faster without understanding the risks.

What activities are specifically prohibited?

• Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks.

• Wearing safety equipment at all times.

• Reporting unsafe conditions immediately.

• Following all posted safety signs.

How should the laboratory work area be kept?

• Clean and tidy at all times.

• Cluttered with equipment.

• Covered in chemical spills.

• Filled with personal items.