Safety Quiz

What is the safety equipment shown?

Safety shower

What would you immediately use if your clothing caught on fire or if a large chemical spill occurs on your clothing?

Safety shower

How can a small fire be extinguished quickly and safely?

Smother with a small container like a beaker

In the case of any accident in the lab, you should immediately notify whom?

The instructor

Why are no unauthorized experiments permitted in the lab?

The student lacks the experience to do so safely

What should be the last thing you do every time you leave the lab?

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

Foods and drinks are NEVER permitted in the lab because:

You could be poisoned

What is the safety equipment shown?

eye wash station

What is the safety equipment shown?

fire extinguisher

What type of footwear is required in the lab?

hard-soled, close-toed shoes

If you have long hair or a long beard, what precaution should be taken?

keep hair tied back and away from flames/ chemicals

Hydrochloric_Acid__HCl___All_Grades__MTR_ANSI_EN.pdf Refer to the safety data sheet for hydrochloric acid that is provided to answer the question. Hydrochloric acid may be referred to by what other name?

muriatic acid

Hydrochloric_Acid__HCl___All_Grades__MTR_ANSI_EN.pdf Refer to the safety data sheet for hydrochloric acid to answer the question. At what level of fire hazard is hydrochloric acid categorized?

not combustible

Which statement best describes the process for smelling a chemical?

point container away from face while gently fanning vapors towards nose

Hydrochloric_Acid__HCl___All_Grades__MTR_ANSI_EN.pdf Refer to the safety data sheet for hydrochloric acid to answer the question. If your skin comes in contact with hydrochloric acid, what are the steps to treat it?

rinse exposed skin with large amounts of water

What must be worn in the laboratory at ALL times to prevent eye injury?

safety glasses

What should be done if a chemical gets in your eye?

use the eye wash and then notify the instructor