Flinn Lab Safety Quiz

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

• an open door
• an open flame
• another student
•  a sink

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

• True
• False

 If a lab experiment is not completed, you should 

• make up some results
• come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch
• sneak in after school and work alone
• discuss the issue with your instructor

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• True
• False

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with 

• weak base
• soap
• plenty of water
• oil

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube 

• away from all people
• toward another classmate
• toward your lab partner
• toward yourself

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

• apply first aid yourself
• tell the science instructor at once
• see a doctor after school
• visit the school nurse after class

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

• True
• False