Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
1. Developing and sustaining a safety culture in a teaching and research institution is an important part of
improving laboratory safety. Which of the following could have a negative impact?: Safety is an insignificant
part in the recruitment, promotion, and evolution of faculty, staff, and students.
2. Ensure at least distance around fire sprinkler heads, safety showers, and
eyewash units, and heating and cooling units to ensure proper operation.-
: 18 inches
3. The most immediate and direct route of entry for any hazardous material into the body is through
exposure.: Inhalation
4. Had washing is a physical process that is effective when plenty of soap and water is used. What is the
minimum amount of time you should wash?: At least 20 seconds
5. Working alone with hazardous materials is never a good idea, for many reasons. Still, there are times when an
experiment must run for overnight or longer. Which of the following precautions are important to include in
planning such work?: All of the above
6. Which of the following events or conditions are potential signs of a more serious problem with any piece of
laboratory equipment?: Overheating/burning odors
Strange sounds/not working quite right Damaged power
cord/controls
Any electrical shock or sensation when touched Tripping an electrical
breaker
7. is the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off enough vapor to form an
ignitable mixture in air.: Flash point
8. An important, common measure of how easily a chemical can evaporate and enter the atmosphere is .: Vapor
pressure
9. When diluting concentrated acids with water, wear appropriate PPE and slowly add to in order to
help prevent a sudden release of heat or a violent reaction.: Acid to Water
10.In addition to the (1) name of the chemical and (2) special warning, what else must be on the labels of all
stock solutions you may prepare in the laboratory?: Name of person who made it and date made
11.What is the minimum level of certified eye protection required in any research laboratory?: Safety
glasses
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1. Developing and sustaining a safety culture in a teaching and research institution is an important part of
improving laboratory safety. Which of the following could have a negative impact?: Safety is an insignificant
part in the recruitment, promotion, and evolution of faculty, staff, and students.
2. Ensure at least distance around fire sprinkler heads, safety showers, and
eyewash units, and heating and cooling units to ensure proper operation.-
: 18 inches
3. The most immediate and direct route of entry for any hazardous material into the body is through
exposure.: Inhalation
4. Had washing is a physical process that is effective when plenty of soap and water is used. What is the
minimum amount of time you should wash?: At least 20 seconds
5. Working alone with hazardous materials is never a good idea, for many reasons. Still, there are times when an
experiment must run for overnight or longer. Which of the following precautions are important to include in
planning such work?: All of the above
6. Which of the following events or conditions are potential signs of a more serious problem with any piece of
laboratory equipment?: Overheating/burning odors
Strange sounds/not working quite right Damaged power
cord/controls
Any electrical shock or sensation when touched Tripping an electrical
breaker
7. is the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off enough vapor to form an
ignitable mixture in air.: Flash point
8. An important, common measure of how easily a chemical can evaporate and enter the atmosphere is .: Vapor
pressure
9. When diluting concentrated acids with water, wear appropriate PPE and slowly add to in order to
help prevent a sudden release of heat or a violent reaction.: Acid to Water
10.In addition to the (1) name of the chemical and (2) special warning, what else must be on the labels of all
stock solutions you may prepare in the laboratory?: Name of person who made it and date made
11.What is the minimum level of certified eye protection required in any research laboratory?: Safety
glasses
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