Lab Safety Quiz

What should be done before using electrical equipment in the laboratory for safety?

• Check the electrical system regularly

• Ignore any faults in the equipment

• Wear gloves and lab coat

• Use equipment without inspection

How should you handle clothing if it catches fire in the laboratory?

• Run around to put out the fire

• Stop, drop, and roll

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Call for help

What is the recommended attire for working with chemicals in the laboratory?

• Shorts and flip-flops

• Barefoot

• Loose clothing and sandals

• Tight-fitting shoes and lab coat

How should you clean up after working with chemicals in the laboratory?

• Leave the equipment as it is

• Dispose of chemicals in the sink

• Clean glassware and lab bench

• Throw waste in any bin

What do the red, yellow, blue, and white colors represent in the NFPA Hazard Identification System?

• Red - Reactivity hazard, Yellow - Fire hazard, Blue - Health hazard, White - Other hazards

• Red - Other hazards, Yellow - Health hazard, Blue - Fire hazard, White - Reactivity hazard

• Red - Fire hazard, Yellow - Health hazard, Blue - Reactivity hazard, White - Other hazards

• Red - Health hazard, Yellow - Reactivity hazard, Blue - Fire hazard, White - Other hazards

What does PPE stand for in laboratory safety?

• Public Protection Equipment

• Professional Protective Equipment

• Personal Protection Equipment

• Personalized Protective Equipment

What should you do if you encounter a chemical spill in the laboratory?

• Inform your instructor

• Clean it up immediately

• Leave the area

• Ignore it and continue working

How should you handle electrical equipment that is not working properly?

• Continue using it

• Try to fix it yourself

• Stop using it and report the issue

• Ignore the problem

What is the first rule of lab safety mentioned in the text?

• Keep the laboratory well-ventilated

• Learn how to use laboratory equipment

• Always wear gloves in the laboratory

• Do not bring food and drinks into the laboratory

How should chemical waste be disposed of according to the lab safety rules?

• Dispose of it appropriately based on the type of chemical

• Throw it in the regular trash bin

• Pour it down the sink

• Leave it in the laboratory