REE CMLA Laboratory Safety & Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

To prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

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To stay comfortable while working.

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To look professional.

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To make cleaning easier.

Question 2

How should you handle broken glassware in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Use a broom and dustpan to clean it up.

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Pick it up with your bare hands.

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Throw it in the regular trash.

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Leave it for someone else to clean.

Question 3

What should you do if you spill a chemical in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Follow the appropriate cleanup procedure from the SDS.

Answer

Leave the spill for the janitor.

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Ignore it and continue working.

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Cover it with paper towels and move on.

Question 4

How should you dispose of biological waste in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of it in biohazard containers.

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Dispose of it in a regular trash can.

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Leave it on the floor for someone else.

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Throw it in the recycling bin.

Question 5

Why is it important to know the location of emergency equipment in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

So you can respond quickly in emergencies.

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So you can impress others with your knowledge.

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So you can avoid using them.

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It’s unnecessary as they are self-explanatory.

Question 6

What is the correct procedure for labeling chemicals in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Clearly label with the chemical name and hazards.

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Use vague labels to save time.

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Don’t label them if the container looks clean.

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Use a sticky note with a short description.

Question 7

What should you do if a chemical spill reaches the floor?

Accepted Answer

Contain and clean it according to SDS instructions.

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Ignore it, it will evaporate.

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Pour more chemicals to neutralize the spill.

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Wait for the next shift to handle it.

Question 8

When should you perform a safety check of laboratory equipment?

Accepted Answer

Before each use and regularly.

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Only when the equipment is broken.

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When someone reports an issue.

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Once a year.

Question 9

What is the proper action if you accidentally ingest a laboratory chemical?

Accepted Answer

Immediately seek medical help and inform them of the chemical.

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Ignore it, your body will handle it.

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Drink water to dilute it.

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Wait for the symptoms to appear.