Science Safety Quiz

What should you do before you begin a lab or activity?

• Read the directions in full

• Obtain permission

• Wash your hands

• Tie back long hair

When should you touch equipment or materials in the science room?

• Before you are instructed to do so

• After you obtain permission

• Whenever you want

• Never

When can you eat, drink, chew gum, or taste anything in the science room?

• Whenever you want

• When specifically instructed to do so

• After washing your hands

• Never

What should you do after labs or when instructed to do so?

• Obtain permission

• Wash your hands

• Wear safety goggles

• Tie back long hair

When should you wear safety goggles?

• When using a heat source or when directed to by a teacher

• When tying back long hair

• When cleaning work areas

• When obtaining permission

What should you do at the end of an experiment?

• Report any spills, breaks, and accidents

• Taste, touch, or smell chemicals

• Clean up work area & dispose of waste as instructed

• Take supplies from the science classroom

How should you consider all chemicals used in the science room?

• As safe to taste, touch, or smell

• As dangerous

• As necessary for experiments

• As unnecessary materials

True or False? You should use extreme caution when using matches, a burner, or hot plates.

• True

• False

What should you do when using a flame?

• Put anything into the flame

• Leave the flame unattended

• Use extreme caution

• Taste, touch, or smell chemicals

What should you do with long hair and sleeves when using heat or open flames?

• Tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves

• Obtain permission

• Wear safety goggles

• Push in chairs