Laboratory safety and equipment

What is the most common type of fire extinguisher used in laboratories?

Water

Foam

Carbon Dioxide

Dry Chemical

Which of the following is NOT a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly used in laboratories?

What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin?

Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes

Apply a neutralizing agent

Remove contaminated clothing

Seek medical attention if necessary

Ignore it and continue working

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

To store chemicals

To provide extra lighting

To protect against chemical fumes

To display equipment

What color is the universal biohazard symbol?

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

What should you do if a fire breaks out in a laboratory?

Activate the fire alarm

Evacuate the area

Attempt to extinguish the fire using appropriate equipment if safe to do so

Call emergency services

Open windows to let the smoke out

What is the purpose of an eyewash station in a laboratory?

To clean laboratory equipment

To wash hands

To rinse eyes in case of chemical exposure

To refill water bottles

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method for disposing of chemical waste?

Pouring it down the sink

Placing it in a designated waste container

Following specific disposal instructions provided

Contacting a hazardous waste disposal service

Sealing it in a plastic bag and throwing it in the regular trash

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of laboratory safety?

Which of the following is an example of a non-ionizing radiation source commonly found in laboratories?

What is the purpose of a safety shower in a laboratory?

To wash laboratory equipment

To provide drinking water

To rinse off chemicals in case of skin exposure

To refill water bottles

What should you do if you accidentally break a glass container in the laboratory?

Clean it up immediately using gloves and a broom

Dispose of the broken glass in a designated sharps container

Notify your supervisor or lab personnel

Place a warning sign near the area

Ignore it and continue working

What is the purpose of a fire blanket in a laboratory?

To extinguish electrical fires

To smother chemical fires

To provide warmth during emergencies

To cover equipment

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in a laboratory?

What should you do if you accidentally spill a small amount of a hazardous chemical on the laboratory bench?

Wipe it up immediately using appropriate absorbent materials

Notify your supervisor or lab personnel

Ignore it and continue working

Dispose of the contaminated materials in a designated waste container

Rinse the bench with water

What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

To provide information on laboratory equipment

To outline laboratory procedures

To provide detailed information about the hazards and safe handling of chemicals

To list emergency contact numbers

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard commonly found in laboratories?

What should you do if you accidentally inhale a toxic chemical vapor in the laboratory?

Move to an area with fresh air

Seek medical attention if necessary

Continue working as usual

Rinse your mouth with water

Notify your supervisor or lab personnel

What is the purpose of a spill kit in a laboratory?

To store chemicals

To clean laboratory equipment

To contain and clean up chemical spills

To display safety information

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