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Lab Safety Guidelines

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What is the purpose of a safety shower in a laboratory?

To wash laboratory equipment

To clean up chemical spills

To extinguish fires on the body (correct)

To wash hands before an experiment

What should you do if you encounter a fire in the laboratory?

Use a fire extinguisher immediately

Try to smother the fire with a fire blanket

Evacuate the laboratory immediately (correct)

Call the fire department first

What is the purpose of a fire blanket in a laboratory?

To put out fires on equipment

To extinguish electrical fires

To clean up chemical spills

To smother fires on people's clothing (correct)

Where should you report any broken equipment in a laboratory?

To the laboratory instructor Signup and view all the answers

Why should you know the location of a fire extinguisher in a laboratory?

In case of a fire Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have a fire in your hair or clothing in a laboratory?

Use a fire blanket to smother the flames Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of lab safety measures?

To prevent laboratory accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for laboratory safety?

An instructor must be present Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of general lab safety?

Following written and verbal instructions carefully Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of laboratory safety training?

Safety review of experimental designs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to conduct yourself responsibly in the lab?

To ensure personal safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not following laboratory safety guidelines?

Laboratory accidents may occur Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of biosafety in a microbiology laboratory?

To reduce a laboratorian's risk of exposure to potentially infectious microbes Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible route of infection in a microbiology laboratory?

Direct or indirect contact with infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a standard microbiology lab practice?

Using appropriate personal protective equipment when handling infectious materials Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible source of infection in a microbiology laboratory?

Human clinical samples Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of lab hazard signs in a microbiology laboratory?

To warn of potential biological hazards Signup and view all the answers

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is commonly used in a microbiology laboratory?

Gloves and masks Signup and view all the answers