Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ALWAYS be worn in a lab setting?
Hard hat
Safety goggles
Steel-toed boots
Earplugs
What is the first thing you should do if you spill a chemical on your skin?
Apply cream
Call supervisor
Flush with water
Remove clothing
What does the acronym MSDS stand for in lab safety?
Material Safety Data Sheet
Medical Safety Defense System
Multiple Safety Design Standard
Manufacturing Safety Directive System
Which common lab item should never be used to pipette solutions?
Glass pipette
Mechanical pipette
Mouth
Electronic pipette
What is the proper way to smell a chemical in the lab?
Directly smell the container
Waft vapors toward nose
Hold close to face
Never smell chemicals
Which type of clothing is NOT allowed in the lab?
Lab coat
Closed-toe shoes
Open-toed sandals
Safety glasses
What is the minimum distance that food and drinks should be kept from lab work areas?
1 foot
5 feet
10 feet
No food allowed
Which emergency equipment should be tested weekly in labs?
Fire extinguisher
Eye wash station
First aid kit
Chemical shower
What should you do if you break a mercury thermometer?
Clean it yourself
Open windows
Call supervisor
Use vacuum cleaner
What is the proper procedure for disposing of broken glass?
Regular trash
Special glass box
Recycling bin
Sharps container
Which emergency number should be posted in all labs?
911
Local police
Campus security
All of the above
