Lab Safety Quiz

Which of the following is a safe practise in a laboratory setting?

• Eating and drinking in the lab

• Wearing safety goggles at all times

• Using broken glassware

• Ignoring safety signs

What does WHMIS stand for?

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

• Work Health Management Information System

• Workplace Health and Safety Information System

• Work Hazardous Management Information System

Which WHMIS symbol indicates a flammable material?

• A skull and crossbones

• A flame

• An exclamation mark

• A test tube pouring liquid on a hand

What precaution should be taken when handling corrosive chemicals?

• Use a fume hood

• Wear gloves and goggles

• Store in a warm place

• Mix with water immediately

What is the first step you should take in the event of a chemical spill in the lab?

• Clean it up immediately

• Notify the instructor or lab supervisor

• Leave the lab

• Cover it with paper towels

Which of the following is NOT a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Lab coat

• Safety goggles

• Sandals

• Gloves

What does the WHMIS symbol with a skull and crossbones represent?

• Biohazardous infectious materials

• Corrosive materials

• Toxic materials causing immediate and serious effects

• Flammable materials

Which of the following is an unsafe practise when handling chemicals?

• Reading the label before use

• Using a pipette by mouth

• Storing chemicals in labelled containers

• Wearing appropriate PPE

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

• To store chemicals safely

• To provide a workspace for experiments

• To ventilate hazardous fumes and vapours

• To protect against electrical hazards

Which WHMIS symbol indicates a material that can cause serious health effects over time?

• A flame over a circle

• A health hazard symbol (silhouette of a person with a star)

• A gas cylinder

• An exploding bomb