Flinn Lab Safety Quiz

What is the purpose of a lab coat?

• A lab coat protects your skin and clothing from spills and contamination.

• A lab coat is used to keep your body warm in cold environments.

• A lab coat is primarily for fashion and style in the laboratory.

• A lab coat helps to identify the wearer as a scientist.

What is the correct way to smell a chemical in the lab?

• Inhale directly from the container.

• Waft it towards your nose with your hand.

• Use a straw to smell the chemical.

• Smell it from a distance without wafting.

Is it permissible to enter the chemical preparation/storage area at any time to retrieve an item?

• Yes, it is permissible at any time without authorization.

• No, it is not permissible to enter the chemical preparation/storage area at any time without authorization.

• Yes, but only during working hours with a supervisor's permission.

• No, but you can enter if you have a valid reason.

Can laboratory work begin immediately upon entering the lab if the instructor is not present?

• Yes, it is allowed to start immediately.

• No, laboratory work should not begin until the instructor is present.

• Only if the lab is empty.

• Yes, but only for simple tasks.

Why is it important to know the location of safety equipment in the lab?

• It helps in emergency preparedness by knowing where to find fire extinguishers and eyewash stations.

• It is required for lab entry.

• It is only necessary for lab supervisors.

• It is not important at all.

Are all unauthorized experiments prohibited in the laboratory?

• Yes, all unauthorized experiments are strictly prohibited.

• Only some unauthorized experiments are allowed.

• Unauthorized experiments are permitted with supervision.

• Unauthorized experiments are encouraged for research.

What should you do with broken glass in the lab?

• Pick it up with your hands

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Clean it up immediately using a dustpan and brush

• Ignore it and continue working

Should you read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory?

• Yes, it is essential to read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

• No, it's not necessary to read them at all.

• Only if you have prior experience in the lab.

• You can skim through them quickly.

Is it safe to eat or drink in the laboratory?

• Yes, it is safe to eat and drink in the laboratory.

• No, it is not safe to eat or drink in the laboratory due to the presence of hazardous materials.

• It is safe to eat in the laboratory but not to drink.

• It is safe to drink in the laboratory but not to eat.

Does hot glass look the same as cold glass?

• Yes, hot glass can look the same as cold glass, which is why caution is necessary.

• No, hot glass always looks different from cold glass.

• Hot glass appears brighter than cold glass.

• Cold glass is always clearer than hot glass.