Chem 1100

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What is the recommended length of time to flush the eyes if they become exposed to a harmful chemical?

15 min

Which of the following devices is not considered a personal protective device to prevent exposure to a toxic chemical through inhalation

Face Sheild

A class 1A flammable liquid must have a flashpoint < 730F and a boiling point >1000F

False

Any student injured in a laboratory on campus should seek immediate medical attention at the Phelps Health the Rolla hospital.

False

Any type of glove will provide protection from exposure to all chemicals.

False

Death due to accidents is the fifth major cause of death in the USA. Group of answer choices

False

EPA is the acronym for Environmental Preservation Agency.

False

It's OK to use an electrical device with a damaged power cord once you have reported the damage to laboratory supervisor.

False

Organic peroxides are not defined as physical hazard.

False

Static electricity is not considered a potential ignition source.

False

The FAFR values for air and car travel are 240 and 60, respectively. This means that it is four times riskier to make a certain trip by air instead of by car.

False

The cleanup of small spills on the lab bench should be done at the end of the day rather than at the time of their occurrence.

False

The flash point for a flammable substance is the maximum vapor percentage in a vapor/air mixture for which the mixture can be ignited into flames.

False

The higher the flash point of a liquid, the greater is its explosion hazard.

False

The laboratory hood is a good place to store unused chemicals. Group of answer choicesTrue

False

The lower the flashpoint for a combustible material the lesser is its flammability risk.

False

Visitors to the laboratory are not required to wear safety glasses or eye goggles.

False

Which of these environmental laws came first?

Federal Water Pollution control Act

Which of the following chemicals is water reactive?

Potassium metal

Picric acid is a sister compound to trinitrotoluene. What is the acronym for Picric Acid?

TNP

To obtain a risk factor for a specific activity the FAFR (Fatal Accident Frequency Rate) for that activity must be multiplied by

exposure to hazard time

When did accidental deaths due to drug overdoses first exceed accidental deaths due to motor vehicles as the most frequent form of accidental death?

wrong- 1991

NFPA 45 is a document that establishes standards for what kind of protection for laboratories using chemicals?

wrong- Noise

"Know the hazards before you do the experiment" is one of the basic concepts of laboratory safety

True

A chemical that possesses teratogenic properties is one that will cause malformations in an embryo. Group of answer choices

True

A pyrophoric substance is defined as a physical hazard.

True

ANSI is the acronym for American National Standards Institute.

True

ANSI is the acronym for American National Standards Institute. Group of answer choices

True

Almost all organic compounds are combustible, except for some halogenated compounds.

True

Chemical reactivity can be influenced by whether a chemical is light or shock-sensitive

True

Finely divided titanium is pyrophoric.

True

In an emergency, I can dial 911 from a campus land line phone.

True

Maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene during laboratory activities will significantly reduce the risk of chemical exposure due to skin contact.

True

OSHA and NIOSH are both concerned primarily with occupational safety and health

True

Perchloric acid should never be used in a fume hood that has not been cleaned for some time.

True

Reactivity is defined as a hazard associated with chemicals. Group of answer choices

True

Safe Drinking Water Act Gives EPA authority to formulate and enforce drinking water standards. Group of answer choices

True

Sandals and open-toed shoes are not permitted in the lab, but canvas shoes are permitted. Group of answer choices

True

Skin contact is a route of entry for a toxic chemical. Group of answer choices

True

Static electricity can be an ignition source for the combustion of a flammable liquid.

True

The SADT only applies to organic peroxides.

True

The broader the flammability limits for a combustible material the greater is its flammability risk

True

The buildup of electrostatic charge is considered to be an ignition source.

True

The flammability of a chemical is defined by its upper and lower flammability limits and its flashpoint.

True

Toxicity is the ability of a chemical to act as a poison.

True

Volatility is determined by the strength of inter-molecular forces of a material in a condensed state. Group of answer choices

True

Workman's Compensation works well for employees involved in accidents at work but not so well for employees who develop illness due to working conditions.

True


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