Science Lab Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Student Safety Contract in the science classroom?

• To ensure students complete their assignments on time

• To ensure a safe science classroom environment

• To provide students with extra credit opportunities

• To allow students to use any chemicals they want

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

• Ignore it and proceed

• Ask the instructor before proceeding

• Guess and continue with the experiment

• Ask a fellow student for help

What should you always wear when working with volatile substances or poisonous vapors?

• A lab coat

• Safety goggles

• Gloves

• A face mask

What should you do if a chemical splashes in your eye(s)?

• Rub your eyes immediately

• Wash your eyes with running water from the eyewash station for at least 20 minutes

• Close your eyes and wait for the pain to subside

• Use a tissue to wipe your eyes

What is the correct action to take if you or your lab partner are hurt?

• Ignore the injury and continue working

• Immediately yell out "Code one, Code one" to get the instructor's attention

• Leave the lab and go to the nurse

• Wait until the end of the class to report the injury

What should you do with chemical waste after an experiment?

• Pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it as instructed by the instructor

• Leave it on the lab table

• Throw it in the regular trash can

What is the rule regarding food and beverages in the laboratory?

• Only water is allowed

• No food or beverages are allowed

• Only snacks are allowed

• Beverages are allowed but not food

What should you do if you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Ask the instructor for help

• Ask a classmate for help

• Skip using the equipment

What should you do if you notice unsafe conditions in the laboratory?

• Ignore them

• Notify the instructor immediately

• Try to fix them yourself

• Wait until the end of the class to report them

What should you do with your chair when it is not in use?

• Leave it where it is

• Push it under the desk

• Move it to the corner of the room

• Take it out of the laboratory