LABORATORY SAFETY QUIZ
Email:_____________________ Supervisor: ____________________ Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) ___________
Last Name: __________________ First Name: ____________________ Company/Dept. ______________
1. What is the min
imum PPE required when handling chemicals in the lab:
a. Lab coat, nitrile gloves, safety glasses, face shield and closed toe/heel shoes
b. Lab coat, nitrile gloves, safety glasses and closed toe/heel shoes
c.
Nitrile gloves, safety glasses and closed toe/heel shoes
d. Respirator, face sh
ield, tyvex coveralls and nitrile gloves
2. For any emergency in the laboratory, you should:
a. Call Security at 437-8600
b. Pull the fire alarm
c. Go to your rally point
d. Rinse for 15 minutes
3. ___ T ___F Chemicals should be stored based upon compatibility
4.
___ T ___F If a chemical is rated 3 or greater in GHS the material is an HPM(Hazardous Production
Material) and may require a lab specific SOP(Standard Operating Procedure).
5.
Which is not applicable when responding to a spill of >1 pint of a hazardous or unknown chemical:
a. Call Security
b. Notify others in the area
c. Beginning cleaning up while waiting for ERTs
d. Barricade area
6.
Which is not defined as a characteristic of hazardous waste?
a. Ignitable (FP < 140F)
b.
Slimey, sticky and stinky
c. Reactive
d. Toxic
e.
Corrosive (pH < 2 and >12.5)
7.
___ T ___F A “Buddy” is Required when working with high hazard materials, Required to call Security in
case of emergency and required to assist co-workers during emergency
8. ___ T ___F Hydrofluoric acid burns may not be apparent for up to 24 hours
9. ___ T ___F When diluting acid, always add acid to water
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