10 Questions
What is the first step to be taken in the event of a non-drain chemical spill?
Notify lab members of the spill.
What should you do with nearby electrical equipment when handling a non-drain chemical spill?
Remove ignition sources and unplug them.
What should be done after confining and containing the spill?
Use plastic scoop/tongs to collect solid material directly into a regular garbage bin.
Why is it important to label the plastic bag containing cleanup debris from a chemical spill?
To alert others that it contains hazardous waste.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn before handling a non-drain chemical spill?
Rubber gloves, goggles, lab coat, etc.
What should be done to vent vapors from a non-drain chemical spill?
Turn on the fume hood
What should be used to collect solid material from a non-drain chemical spill?
A plastic scoop or tongs
How should the area affected by a non-drain chemical spill be decontaminated?
Use mild soap and dampen paper towels or pads
What should be done with ignition sources when handling a non-drain chemical spill?
Remove them from the area
What should be done with the plastic bag containing the spill cleanup debris?
Seal it and label it as hazardous waste
Learn the correct steps to respond to a non-drain chemical spill in a laboratory setting. This quiz covers notifying lab members, isolating the area, removing ignition sources, ventilating vapors, using proper protective equipment, and confining and containing the spill.
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