CSMLS GUIDELINES FOR
LABORATORY SAFETY EXAM
Categories of hazards - Correct Answers -Chemical
Biological
Physical
Ergonomical
Psychological
Chemical hazards - Correct Answers -examples include flammable liquids, toxic gases,
etc
Physical hazards - Correct Answers -Hazards posed by physical aspects of the
environment; examples include radiation, noise, thermal stress, mechanical hazards,
etc
Biological hazards - Correct Answers -Bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi which are
capable of causing illness in humans
Ergonomic hazards - Correct Answers -Workplace hazards related to the design and
condition of the workplace. For example, a workstation that requires constant overhead
work is an ergonomic hazard.
Psychological hazards - Correct Answers -Conditions of work which cause
psychological stress to the worker
Steps of a Task Hazard analysis - Correct Answers -1. List critical (major) steps of the
task
2. Identify potential hazards at each step
3. Review available control measures
4. Verify the task, ensuring they follow proper procedures and use all required
effectiveness of controls
5. If current control measures are not adequate, identify more appropriate controls
Area monitoring - Correct Answers -Used to measure the level of contaminant in a
specific area
Personal monitoring - Correct Answers -Measurement of the level of contaminant in a
person's exposure zone
, Biological monitoring - Correct Answers -Measures the presence of a hazardous
substance in a person or the effects on metabolism
Standards - Correct Answers -Established parameters for regulatory purposes
Classes of control measures - Correct Answers -Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal controls (PPE)
Engineering controls - Correct Answers -Include actions, items, or equipment designed
to reduce harmful exposures.
(Centrifuges, BSC, fume hoods, etc)
Administrative controls - Correct Answers -Actions that can be taken by administrators
of an organisation to reduce employee exposure to hazards.
(Orientation, training, education, etc)
Personal controls - Correct Answers -Personal protective equipment
Who is responsible for providing appropriate resources for safe work? - Correct
Answers -Administration
Who is responsible for reporting hazards, accidents, and/or incidents? - Correct
Answers -Employees
Who is responsible for participating in program development and implementation? -
Correct Answers -Admin
Who is responsible for undergoing training? - Correct Answers -Employees
Who is responsible for taking corrective action for identified safety hazards? - Correct
Answers -Admin
Which legislation is responsible for occupational health and safety laws and the
associated regulations? - Correct Answers -Provincial legislation
Which legislation is responsible for WHMIS? - Correct Answers -Federal legislation
Which legislation is responsible for WHMIS regulations? - Correct Answers -Provincial
legislation
Which legislation is responsible for fire codes? - Correct Answers -Municipal legislation
Class 2 BSC - Correct Answers -Designed for personnel, product, and environmental
protection. Designed for work involving organisms in containment levels 2, 3, and 4.
Can be divided into A1, A2, B1, and B2
LABORATORY SAFETY EXAM
Categories of hazards - Correct Answers -Chemical
Biological
Physical
Ergonomical
Psychological
Chemical hazards - Correct Answers -examples include flammable liquids, toxic gases,
etc
Physical hazards - Correct Answers -Hazards posed by physical aspects of the
environment; examples include radiation, noise, thermal stress, mechanical hazards,
etc
Biological hazards - Correct Answers -Bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi which are
capable of causing illness in humans
Ergonomic hazards - Correct Answers -Workplace hazards related to the design and
condition of the workplace. For example, a workstation that requires constant overhead
work is an ergonomic hazard.
Psychological hazards - Correct Answers -Conditions of work which cause
psychological stress to the worker
Steps of a Task Hazard analysis - Correct Answers -1. List critical (major) steps of the
task
2. Identify potential hazards at each step
3. Review available control measures
4. Verify the task, ensuring they follow proper procedures and use all required
effectiveness of controls
5. If current control measures are not adequate, identify more appropriate controls
Area monitoring - Correct Answers -Used to measure the level of contaminant in a
specific area
Personal monitoring - Correct Answers -Measurement of the level of contaminant in a
person's exposure zone
, Biological monitoring - Correct Answers -Measures the presence of a hazardous
substance in a person or the effects on metabolism
Standards - Correct Answers -Established parameters for regulatory purposes
Classes of control measures - Correct Answers -Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal controls (PPE)
Engineering controls - Correct Answers -Include actions, items, or equipment designed
to reduce harmful exposures.
(Centrifuges, BSC, fume hoods, etc)
Administrative controls - Correct Answers -Actions that can be taken by administrators
of an organisation to reduce employee exposure to hazards.
(Orientation, training, education, etc)
Personal controls - Correct Answers -Personal protective equipment
Who is responsible for providing appropriate resources for safe work? - Correct
Answers -Administration
Who is responsible for reporting hazards, accidents, and/or incidents? - Correct
Answers -Employees
Who is responsible for participating in program development and implementation? -
Correct Answers -Admin
Who is responsible for undergoing training? - Correct Answers -Employees
Who is responsible for taking corrective action for identified safety hazards? - Correct
Answers -Admin
Which legislation is responsible for occupational health and safety laws and the
associated regulations? - Correct Answers -Provincial legislation
Which legislation is responsible for WHMIS? - Correct Answers -Federal legislation
Which legislation is responsible for WHMIS regulations? - Correct Answers -Provincial
legislation
Which legislation is responsible for fire codes? - Correct Answers -Municipal legislation
Class 2 BSC - Correct Answers -Designed for personnel, product, and environmental
protection. Designed for work involving organisms in containment levels 2, 3, and 4.
Can be divided into A1, A2, B1, and B2
