Multiple Choice
True/False
Fill in the Blank
Open-Ended
Statistics
100
How often must fire extinguishers be inspected?
A. Once every two months
B. Once a year
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
D. Once a month
100
One of the most important aspects of lab safety is creating an environment in the lab that promotes safety as a part of lab culture.
True.
100
The top 3 pieces of PPE that should always be maintained in a lab setting are ______ , _______ , and _________.
Safety glasses/goggles, gloves, lab coat/long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes.
100
Where can you find SDS information for chemicals used in the lab?
K Drive:/Everyone/SDS/Lab SDS
100
About what percentage of laboratory workers in the US report actually utilizing all of the proper PPE?
less than 50%
200
What does OSHA stand for?
A. Obviously Safety Has Acceptance
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
D. Occupational Savings and Housing Administration
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200
Prevention of unsafe activities is not important, it is only important on how we react to incidents when they occur.
False.
200
The ________ method should be used when smelling a chemical, chemicals should not be inhaled deeply/directly.
Wafting
200
Name 3 Health Hazards.
Acute Toxicity, Skin corrosion/irritation, eye damage/irritation, respiratory or skin sensitization, carcinogenity, reproductive toxicity, acute/chronic organ toxicity, aspiration hazard
200
How many laboratory workers report being involved in a lab accident at least once a year?
25-35%
300
Who is in charge of reviewing the safety and health hazards of new chemicals introduced into the lab?
A. Chemical Hygiene Officer
B. Your managerC. Every analyst
D. Most senior analyst
A. Chemical Hygiene Officer
300
Drinks are okay in the lab as long as they have a fully-closing lid.
False. Drinks/Food in the lab space is never permitted.
300
Sharp objects should be placed in a _______ container.
Specialized hazardous sharps container
300
Name 3 routes of exposure for chemicals.
Skin Absorption, Inhalation, Consumption
300
What is the number 1 cause of lab accidents/injuries?
Improper use of chemicals
400
After your eyes are exposed to a chemical, how long should you flush your eyes with water?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 2 minutes
B. 20 minutes
400
All containers need to be labelled appropriately with the chemical name, open date, and expiry unless it is a solid.
False.
400
Fume Hoods should be used when using _________ chemicals.
Volatile
400
Name 4 of the required sections for a Safety Data Sheet.
1. Name of the chemical
2. Manufacturer’s information
3. Hazardous ingredients/identity information
4. Physical/chemical characteristics
5. Fire and explosion hazard data
6. Reactivity data
7. Health hazard data
8. Precautions for safe handling and use
9. Control measures.
400
Approximately how many people are employed by laboratories and therefore affected by lab safety in the U.S.?
Greater than 500,000 people
500
What does the following safety hazard symbol mean?
A. Biohazard
B. Explosive
C. Health Hazard
D. Toxic
C. Health Hazard
500
Minor health affects should be addressed only by the exposed analyst and do not require reporting the issue internally or externally.
False
500
Reacting to any possible safety issues when they occur is obviously the top priority, but after the incident is resolved an equally important step is ______.
Documentation
500
Name the 3 safety items you should always know the location of in your lab area.
1. Fire Extinguisher
2. Eye Wash Station
3. Chemical Shower
500
What percentage of scientists report seeing a lab accident occur that was severe enough to warrant medial attention?
About 30%