Laboratory Safety Awareness Quiz

Take this quiz to assess your understanding of laboratory safety practices, including handling chemicals, using protective equipment, and responding to emergencies.

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What does MSDS stand for in laboratory safety?

Material Safety Data Sheet

Medical Safety Data Sheet

Management Safety Data System

Material Supply Data Sheet

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

Ignore it and continue working

Wipe it off with a paper towel

Wash the area with water for at least 15 minutes

Ask a colleague to assist you

What should you do if a laboratory fire alarm sounds?

Ignore it and continue working

Evacuate the laboratory immediately through the nearest exit

Turn off the alarm

Wait for further instructions

What should you do if you notice damaged electrical equipment in the laboratory?

Continue using it as long as it still works

Attempt to repair it yourself

Inform your supervisor immediately and refrain from using it until it's repaired or replaced

Ignore it and continue working

What should you do before using a piece of equipment in the laboratory for the first time?

Read the instruction manual and receive proper training if necessary

Experiment with it immediately to learn how it works

Assume you know how to use it if it's similar to other equipment you've used before

Skip this step and start using it right away

Which of the following is NOT a recommended attire in the laboratory?

Shorts

Closed-toe shoes

Long pants

Sleeveless shirts

What does the acronym PPE stand for in laboratory safety?

Personal Protective Equipment

Proper Procedure Execution

Physical Protection Equipment

Protective Procedure Execution

What should you do if you accidentally break glassware in the laboratory?

Leave it for someone else to clean up

Carefully clean it up using your bare hands

Sweep it up using a broom and dustpan, then dispose of it in a designated glass disposal container

Ignore it and continue working

What does the acronym OSHA stand for in laboratory safety?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Occupational Health and Safety Assessment

Operational Safety and Health Assessment

Occupational Safety and Hazard Assessment

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What is the proper way to smell a chemical in the laboratory?

Hold the container close to your nose and take a deep breath

Use a dropper to place a small amount of the chemical on your hand and then smell it

Waft the vapors towards your nose with your hand

Ask a colleague to smell it for you

#11

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

To wash laboratory equipment

To clean laboratory floors

To wash chemicals off your eyes

To wash your hands

#12

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for most laboratory fires involving flammable liquids and electrical equipment?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

#13

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

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive

Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Neurological, Environmental

Controlled, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear, Explosive

Chemical, Biological, Reaction, Neurological, Environmental

#14

What should you do if you accidentally ingest a chemical in the laboratory?

Ignore it and continue working

Drink plenty of water

Induce vomiting

Immediately inform your supervisor and seek medical attention

#15

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action in case of a chemical spill?

Evacuate the area if the spill is large or hazardous

Notify your supervisor immediately

Attempt to clean up the spill by yourself without proper training

Follow established spill response procedures

Laboratory Safety Awareness Quiz

What does MSDS stand for in laboratory safety?

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

What should you do if a laboratory fire alarm sounds?

What should you do if you notice damaged electrical equipment in the laboratory?

What should you do before using a piece of equipment in the laboratory for the first time?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended attire in the laboratory?

What does the acronym PPE stand for in laboratory safety?

What should you do if you accidentally break glassware in the laboratory?

What does the acronym OSHA stand for in laboratory safety?

What is the proper way to smell a chemical in the laboratory?

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

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for most laboratory fires involving flammable liquids and electrical equipment?

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

What should you do if you accidentally ingest a chemical in the laboratory?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action in case of a chemical spill?

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