Friday, 18 May 2012

Chemistry Safety Quiz

Whom should you call in case of an emergency in the lab?


  • Instructor
  • Nobody
  • A friend
  • Anybody
  • Why is smoking not permitted in the lab?

  • It is inconvenient
  • It is bad for your health
  • The lab could be blown up
  • There are no ash trays in the lab

  • What would immediately be used if your clothing caught fire or if a large chemical spill had occurred on your clothing?

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safety shower
  • Laboratory sinks
  • Eye-wash fountain

  • What should be worn in a laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of eye injury?

  • Corrective lenses
  • Safety Glasses
  • A mask
  • Nothing

  • What should be done if a chemical gets in the eye?

  • Notify the Instructor; then use the eye-wash fountain
  • Use the eye-wash fountain; then return to the experiment
  • Use the eye-wash fountain; then notify the instructor
  • Nothing, unless the chemical causes discomfort

  • Why is it not advisable to wear contact lenses in the lab?

  • Lenses could inadvertently fall out of the eye
  • Chemical vapor could become trapped between the lenses and the eye
  • Chemical vapor could literally react with the lenses
  • All of the above

  • Describe the procedure used to operate a fire extinguisher.

  • Remove pin from handle; Squeeze handle
  • Aim extinguisher hose (if any) at base of fire; Squeeze handle
  • Remove pin from handle; Aim extinguisher hose (if any) at base of fire; Squeeze handle
  • Any of the above choices

  • How can a small contained fire be extinguished most easily?

  • Use a fire extinguisher
  • Use water
  • Call the instructor
  • Smother the fire with a small container (i.e., a beaker)

  • What precautions are needed with long hair and beards?

  • Keep long hair tied back/keep hair away from flames
  • Must be shampooed
  • No long hair and/or beards allowed in the lab
  • No precautions are necessary

  • What type of footwear is required in the lab?

  • Shoes are optional
  • Hard-soled, covered shoes
  • Sandals
  • Something in a low heel

  • Eating and drinking is not permitted in the lab because:

  • There would not be enough time to finish the experiment
  • The storeroom serves terrible appetizers
  • You could be poisoned
  • The lab would become quite messy with this type of activity

  • Are there any conditions under which a employee  may work alone?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
  • employee may work unrestricted, at their own convenience

  • Why are no unauthorized experiments permitted in the lab?

  • The employee lacks experience in the lab
  • Most professors love to see only their selected experiments performed
  • The stockroom may not have the reagents that you need
  • It may take more time to perform than expected

  • What should be the very last function performed in the lab before you leave?

  • Bid the instructor farewell
  • Make sure that your locker is secure
  • Wash your hands
  • Arrange a time with your lab partner for lunch

  • Describe the procedure for smelling a chemical.

  • Stick your nose close to the vessel and breath deeply
  • Point vessel away from face while gently fanning vapors toward nose
  • Never smell a chemical
  • Smell chemical as you would anything else

  • 16 The safety equipment pictured here is:


  • Safety Blankets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fume Hoods
  • First Aid Kits



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  • 17 The safety equipment pictured here is:

    1. Safety Blankets
    2. First Aid Kits
    3. Fire Alarms
    4. Eye-wash Fountains
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  • The safety equipment pictured here is:
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Fire Doors
  • Safety Showers
  • Nothing



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