Laboratory Safety Procedures and Protocols

The video tutorial covers week two of the course, focusing on safety in the laboratory. It introduces OSHA regulations, personal protective equipment, and the importance of following safety protocols. The instructor discusses identifying physical hazards, using MSDS sheets for chemical safety, and general safety rules. The session concludes with a scavenger hunt to reinforce learning.

What should you bring next week to receive the answer key from Leah?

• A lab coat

• Safety goggles

• A textbook

• A completed worksheet

Which organization is responsible for regulating workplace safety?

• CDC

• OSHA

• EPA

• FDA

What is the primary responsibility of employees regarding safety plans?

• To create new safety plans

• To provide safety training

• To comply with the safety plan

• To ignore safety guidelines

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment in the lab?

• A computer

• Goggles

• A lab manual

• A microscope

What should you do if you notice frayed electrical cords in the lab?

• Fix them yourself

• Ignore them

• Report them immediately

• Use them carefully

What does a yellow part on the NFPA diamond indicate?

• Health hazard

• Flammability

• Reactivity

• Radioactivity

What should you do if you spill a chemical in the lab?

• Identify the spill and clean it appropriately

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Ignore it

• Assume it's water and clean it up

What is the purpose of MSDS sheets?

• To provide recipes

• To list lab equipment

• To detail chemical handling procedures

• To offer safety training schedules

Which type of shoes is recommended for lab work?

• High heels

• Leather upper shoes

• Cloth-toed shoes

• Open-toed sandals

What should you do if you accidentally poke yourself with a needle in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Report it immediately

• Wash it with water

• Cover it with a bandage