Safety and Compliance Flashcards

A student notices a frayed electrical cord on a classroom projector. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Report it to the teacher or school staff immediately

Frayed electrical cords are a serious safety hazard and must be reported to responsible adults who can arrange proper repair or replacement.

Which symbol on a chemical container indicates that the substance is flammable?

Answer: A flame icon

A flame icon is the standardized GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictogram used to identify flammable substances.

In a school laboratory, why must students never pipette liquids by mouth?

Answer: It can introduce harmful chemicals or pathogens into the body

Mouth pipetting risks ingesting toxic, corrosive, or infectious materials and has caused serious injuries and deaths in laboratory settings.

What does OSHA stand for in the context of US workplace safety regulations?

Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the US federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards.

A fire extinguisher labeled 'Class B' is designed to combat which type of fire?

Answer: Flammable liquid fires

Class B fire extinguishers are rated for fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, and solvents.

According to standard school safety protocols, when should students wear safety goggles in a science lab?

Answer: Whenever chemicals or projectiles are present

Safety goggles should be worn whenever there is any risk of chemical splash or flying debris, not only during specific procedures.

Which of the following is the correct order of steps when using a fire extinguisher (PASS method)?

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.