Laboratory Safety Contract Quiz

According to the Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract, what should you do before entering the laboratory?

• Eat a snack and drink water

• Read all procedures thoroughly

• Start experiments immediately

• Bring your pet for company

Which of the following is the correct procedure if you get a chemical splash in your eyes?

• Rub your eyes and wait for the pain to stop

• Immediately flush with running water from the eyewash station for at least 20 minutes

• Close your eyes and call for help

• Use a tissue to wipe your eyes

Why is it important to keep aisles clear and push your chair under the desk when not in use in the laboratory?

• To make the classroom look tidy

• To prevent accidents and ensure safe evacuation in case of emergency

• To avoid losing your chair

• To impress the instructor

A student is unsure about a laboratory procedure. What is the best course of action according to the safety contract?

• Guess and proceed with the experiment

• Ask the instructor for clarification before proceeding

• Ignore the procedure and do something else

• Ask a classmate for help and follow their instructions

A fire drill occurs during a laboratory period. What steps should be taken according to the safety contract?

• Leave all equipment running and exit immediately

• Close containers, turn off gas valves, turn off fume hoods, and turn off electrical equipment before exiting

• Take your experiment with you

• Ignore the drill and continue working

According to the Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract, what should you use to fill a pipet?

• A rubber bulb or pipet pump

• Your mouth

• A straw

• A funnel

Why is it important to examine glassware before each use in the laboratory?

• To ensure it is clean and free of chips or cracks

• To check if it is the right color

• To see if it is labeled with your name

• To make sure it is cold

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

• Ask the instructor for help

• Try to figure it out yourself

• Ask a friend to show you

• Ignore it and use something else

Why should you never immerse hot glassware in cold water?

• It may shatter due to rapid temperature change

• It will become dirty

• It will lose its shape

• It will become too hot to handle

What is the main purpose of the safety instruction program mentioned in the document?

• To eliminate, prevent, and correct possible hazards

• To increase the number of laboratory activities

• To reduce the number of teachers needed

• To make laboratory work more difficult