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Laboratory Safety & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which class of fire extinguisher is rated for use on energized electrical equipment fires?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents such as CO₂ or dry chemical and are rated for energized electrical equipment fires.

  2. Under 29 CFR 1910.1450 (OSHA Laboratory Standard), which document must be maintained and accessible to all laboratory personnel?

    Answer: Chemical Hygiene Plan

    29 CFR 1910.1450 requires laboratories to develop and implement a written Chemical Hygiene Plan that is accessible to all employees.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before performing a new laboratory procedure?

    Answer: To systematically identify hazards and controls for each procedural step

    A JHA breaks a task into steps and identifies hazards and appropriate controls at each step before the work begins.

  4. When working with liquid nitrogen, the MOST critical PPE item beyond safety glasses is:

    Answer: Cryogenic gloves rated for cryogenic temperatures

    Cryogenic gloves specifically rated for extreme cold are essential because standard latex or nitrile gloves become brittle and fail on contact with liquid nitrogen.

  5. An eyewash station in a chemistry laboratory must deliver tepid flushing fluid for a minimum of:

    Answer: 15 minutes

    ANSI Z358.1 requires eyewash stations to provide continuous tepid flushing fluid for at least 15 minutes.

  6. Which regulatory agency oversees the transportation of hazardous materials in the United States, including laboratory chemicals shipped via common carrier?

    Answer: DOT/PHMSA

    The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulates the packaging, labeling, and transport of hazardous materials.

  7. A secondary container used to store a flammable liquid transferred from its original container must be labeled with at minimum:

    Answer: The identity of the chemical and appropriate hazard warnings

    GHS and OSHA HazCom require secondary containers to bear the product identifier and hazard warnings at minimum so users are informed of risks.