Lab Safety Rules and Guidelines

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Safety goggles are an appropriate substitute for glasses during experiments?

False

It is permitted to wear open-toed shoes during experiments?

False

Long hair must be tied back during experiments, true or false?

True

Excess chemicals should be returned to the original storage container, true or false?

False Signup and view all the answers

Horseplay is permitted in the lab?

False Signup and view all the answers

It is safe to taste any chemicals during experiments, true or false?

False Signup and view all the answers

You should wash your hands thoroughly at the end of the experiment. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

The WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and an exclamation point or T with explanation means the material could kill you if ingested. True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

The symbol with a flame indicates that the material can be easily ignited if heated or exposed to flames. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

The WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and a hand indicates that the material contains germs that can transfer disease from the material to the person who handles it unsafely. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

Bunsen burner is used as a source of electricity. True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

If the container with the gas inside is heated or punctured, the gas will shoot out of the container at high speeds and with great force. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

You should contribute to the clean-up efforts of your lab group before leaving the laboratory. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

Graduated cylinders are used for precisely measuring liquid volumes. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

"If ingested, the material can often result in long-term health problems, including blindness and development of diseases a long time after exposure to the toxin." This statement refers to which WHMIS symbol? A: Oxidizing Material B: Toxic Material C: Biohazardous Infectious Materials D: Corrosive Material

False Signup and view all the answers

"Keep away from heat or fire" is typically associated with which WHMIS symbol? A: Compressed Gas B: Flammable and Combustible Material C: Oxidizing Material D: Biohazardous Infectious Materials

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action to take if you encounter broken glassware during an experiment?

Inform your teacher immediately for safe disposal Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for smelling a chemical in the laboratory?

Use a wafting motion to direct a little vapor towards your nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action to take if you have a personal injury or spill during an experiment?

Report it immediately to the teacher and await instructions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of footwear is not permitted during experiments in the laboratory?

Open-toed shoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action regarding tasting chemicals during experiments?

Never taste any chemicals and treat every chemical as if it were hazardous Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken regarding eating or drinking while working in the laboratory?

Never eat or drink while working in the laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before leaving the laboratory?

Contribute to the clean-up efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?

To serve as a source of flame Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a WHMIS symbol indicates 'Keep away from heat or fire'?

Keep the substance away from heat or fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and an exclamation point or 'T' with explanation indicate?

The material could kill you if ingested Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a microwell tray in a laboratory setting?

To hold tiny amounts of different chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the WHMIS symbol with a flame is present?

Keep the material away from heat or fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protocol for handling a product with the WHMIS symbol indicating long-term health problems if ingested?

Wear safety glasses and gloves Signup and view all the answers

'Irritate or eat away at surfaces it touches' is typically associated with which WHMIS symbol?

Corrosive Material Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to ensure safety before conducting an experiment?

Come prepared by making sure you have familiarized yourself with all procedures and safety protocols BEFORE doing an experiment. Signup and view all the answers

Which item should be used to vent harmful fumes outside in laboratories?

Fume hood Signup and view all the answers

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Safety goggles are an appropriate substitute for glasses during experiments?

It is permitted to wear open-toed shoes during experiments?

Long hair must be tied back during experiments, true or false?

Excess chemicals should be returned to the original storage container, true or false?

Horseplay is permitted in the lab?

It is safe to taste any chemicals during experiments, true or false?

You should wash your hands thoroughly at the end of the experiment. True or False?

The WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and an exclamation point or T with explanation means the material could kill you if ingested. True or False?

The symbol with a flame indicates that the material can be easily ignited if heated or exposed to flames. True or False?

The WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and a hand indicates that the material contains germs that can transfer disease from the material to the person who handles it unsafely. True or False?

Bunsen burner is used as a source of electricity. True or False?

If the container with the gas inside is heated or punctured, the gas will shoot out of the container at high speeds and with great force. True or False?

You should contribute to the clean-up efforts of your lab group before leaving the laboratory. True or False?

Graduated cylinders are used for precisely measuring liquid volumes. True or False?

"Keep away from heat or fire" is typically associated with which WHMIS symbol? A: Compressed Gas B: Flammable and Combustible Material C: Oxidizing Material D: Biohazardous Infectious Materials

What is the correct action to take if you encounter broken glassware during an experiment?

What is the correct procedure for smelling a chemical in the laboratory?

What is the appropriate action to take if you have a personal injury or spill during an experiment?

Which type of footwear is not permitted during experiments in the laboratory?

What is the appropriate action regarding tasting chemicals during experiments?

Which action should be taken regarding eating or drinking while working in the laboratory?

What should you do before leaving the laboratory?

What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?

What should be done when a WHMIS symbol indicates 'Keep away from heat or fire'?

What does the WHMIS symbol with a circle or diamond and an exclamation point or 'T' with explanation indicate?

What is the purpose of a microwell tray in a laboratory setting?

What action should be taken if the WHMIS symbol with a flame is present?

What is the recommended protocol for handling a product with the WHMIS symbol indicating long-term health problems if ingested?

'Irritate or eat away at surfaces it touches' is typically associated with which WHMIS symbol?

What should you do to ensure safety before conducting an experiment?

Which item should be used to vent harmful fumes outside in laboratories?

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