General Safety
What does SDS stand for?
What is Safety Data Sheet (essentially a chemicals bible which details all the safety information necessary to handle the chemical).
What is the purpose of secondary containment for chemicals?
What is to prevent spills and separate incompatible chemicals.
What is the purpose of an Emergency Reference Guide being posted?
What is to provide emergency procedures and contact info.
What symbol/label should be placed on equipment used with biological materials?
Who is a biohazard symbol.
Why should fume hood sashes be kept closed when not in use?
What is Emergency Exit.
What is the purpose of keeping cabinets and drawers closed when not in use? (i.e. what hazards does it prevent).
What is to prevent slip/trip/fall hazards.
What does the symbol with skull and crossbones inside of a red diamond mean? BONUS points (200): What is the 3 letter acronym for this type of symbol? BONUS points (300): What do the 3 letters mean?
What is toxic or fatal. What is GHS. What is Globally Harmonized System.
Why must fire extinguishers be checked monthly and annually? BONUS POINTS (200): What other piece of safety equipment must also be checked monthly and marked on on a tag.
What is to ensure functionality and compliance with fire code. What is a safety shower/eyewash.
Why should employees only use one glove to open doors in lab areas?
What is to prevent contamination of door handles with hazardous substances.
What is the importance of properly segregating trash and recycling?
What is contaminated recycling/unclean items will not be recycled and will be sent to landfill.
Multiple power strips plugged into each other.
What is daisy chaining (a fire risk and electrical risk due to increased resistance).
What is the maximum volume allowed for flammable liquids in plastic squirt bottles?
What is 500 mL.
What is the 4 letter acronym commonly used to show you how to use a fire extinguisher? BONUS POINTS (300): Name each letter in full.
What is P.A.S.S.. What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Why is it important to keep egress paths clear?
What is to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.
What is multiple power strips plugged into each other called? BONUS POINTS (200): What is this a fire/electrical risk?
What is daisy chaining.
Why should heavy items be stored below 5 feet on shelves?
What is to prevent injury due to falling objects during earthquakes or if bumped.
What are the 2 things needed to properly label a secondary chemical container? BONUS POINTS (300): Why must chemical containers be labeled with both (2 reasons)?
What is name of the chemical and hazard (can be a symbol or written out). What is for OSHA compliance and emergency response.
What is the required clearance below fire sprinklers?
What is 18 inches.
What are two reasons why sinks should be kept clean and free of chemical storage?
To prevent chemical contamination of wastewater and avoid chemical reactions or corrosion in plumbing.
What are two signs of potential air pollution issues in a lab?
What is chemical smells, open containers, visible particulates/smoke.
DAILY DOUBLE! Name 2 of the 3 main ergonomic risks that lead to injuries.
What is repetition, force, posture.
What are the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste containers (name at least 2)?
What is closed, labeled, in secondary containment, not overfilled, not stored next to incompatibles.
What are the components of a properly stocked and accessible spill kit, and why is it important?
What is Absorbents, PPE, disposal bags; for quick response to chemical spills
What are the risks of poor housekeeping in lab areas, and name at least two specific hazards it can cause?
What is fire hazards, hidden sharp objects, chemical exposure, etc.
Figure standing over drain.
What is a Shower Station