Equipment Safety
What should you do before using a piece of laboratory equipment that you have never operated before?
Review the SOP/work instructions and receive appropriate training.
Where can you find information about a chemical's hazards, PPE requirements, and first aid measures?
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Eating and drinking are prohibited in laboratory spaces because they can lead to what?
Chemical contamination and exposure.
Potent compounds require special controls because they can cause effects at very _____ doses.
Low doses.
Hazardous waste containers must remain ______ when not actively adding waste.
Closed.
Safety guards, interlocks, and shields should never be _______?
Bypassed or removed.
True or False: Chemicals can be stored alphabetically regardless of hazard class.
False.
Eating and drinking are prohibited in laboratory spaces because they can lead to what?
Chemical contamination and exposure.
What document identifies handling requirements and exposure controls for potent compounds?
Exposure control guidance or hazard assessment documentation.
What information must be included on a hazardous waste label?
Waste description/contents and applicable labeling requirements.
What is the first step when equipment is found damaged or malfunctioning?
Stop using it and report the issue.
Acids and bases should be stored _________.
Separately.
If a chemical splashes into your eyes, where should you immediately go?
An emergency eyewash station.
Engineering controls such as containment devices are used primarily to protect whom?
Personnel and the workplace environment.
True or False: Hazardous waste containers may be used indefinitely if they are not full.
False.
This safety process prevents unexpected startup of equipment during servicing.
What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
What is the most important information that must be on a secondary container label?
Chemical identity and hazard information.
How long should you flush your eyes after a chemical exposure?
At least 15 minutes.
What should you do if you suspect a potent compound exposure occurred?
Stop work, notify supervision/EHS, and follow site exposure response procedures.
Incompatible waste streams should be stored _________.
Separately.
Name one type of PPE that you may need while working with a robotic liquid handler?
Safety glasses, gloves, lab coat.
This symbol indicates a material that can rapidly catch fire.
What is the Flammable Hazard pictogram?
What is one sign that poor ergonomics may be affecting your work?
Repetitive strain, discomfort, numbness, or musculoskeletal pain.
Name one engineering control commonly used when handling potent materials.
Glove box, containment enclosure, biological safety cabinet where applicable, or ventilated enclosure.
What should you do if you discover an unlabeled waste container?
Do not handle it further and report it immediately for evaluation.