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What is the recommended action regarding chemical safety in the lab?
What is the recommended action regarding chemical safety in the lab?
- Never wear gloves while handling chemicals.
- Touch, taste, and smell chemicals to identify them.
- Mix chemicals without prior instruction.
- Always keep lids on chemical containers when not in use. (correct)
What should be done with liquid cultures in the lab?
What should be done with liquid cultures in the lab?
- Keep them in a test tube rack. (correct)
- Place them on the benchtop directly.
- Take them out of the lab for observation.
- Dispose of them after each use.
What is the recommended course of action when accidents occur in the lab?
What is the recommended course of action when accidents occur in the lab?
- Handle accidents independently without notifying anyone.
- Report all accidents to your supervisor. (correct)
- Ignore accidents that seem insignificant.
- Only report major accidents.
What should be done with nonessential books and clothing in the lab?
What should be done with nonessential books and clothing in the lab?
What is the appropriate way to handle waste products in the lab?
What is the appropriate way to handle waste products in the lab?
What is the significance of Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2) facilities?
What is the significance of Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2) facilities?
What is the purpose of laboratory safety rules and symbols?
What is the purpose of laboratory safety rules and symbols?
Why is it important to avoid touching objects like pencils or cell phones while wearing gloves in a lab?
Why is it important to avoid touching objects like pencils or cell phones while wearing gloves in a lab?
Why should laboratory personnel avoid wearing sandals in a lab?
Why should laboratory personnel avoid wearing sandals in a lab?
Why is it essential to wear protective clothing like lab coats and gloves in a laboratory setting?
Why is it essential to wear protective clothing like lab coats and gloves in a laboratory setting?
What is the main reason for being cautious when using gas burners in a laboratory?
What is the main reason for being cautious when using gas burners in a laboratory?
Why should glassware, sharp tools, and heated containers be handled carefully in a lab?
Why should glassware, sharp tools, and heated containers be handled carefully in a lab?
