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What is the most important safety precaution in handling chemicals in the laboratory?
What is the most important safety precaution in handling chemicals in the laboratory?
- Ensuring chemicals have proper labels (correct)
- Understanding the nature of each chemical from its MSDS
- Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ensuring availability of chemical spill kits
What should be done if there is no information available about the reactivity of certain chemicals or reagents?
What should be done if there is no information available about the reactivity of certain chemicals or reagents?
- Consult with a senior researcher before using the chemicals
- Use the chemicals cautiously and observe their reactions
- Never mix chemicals or reagents without information about their reactivity (correct)
- Dispose of the chemicals immediately
What should be done if the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is damaged or expired?
What should be done if the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is damaged or expired?
- Consult with a supervisor before deciding whether to use the PPE
- Repair the damaged PPE before using it
- Do not wear damaged or expired PPE (correct)
- Use the PPE until a replacement is available
Why is it important to have chemical spill kits always available in the laboratory?
Why is it important to have chemical spill kits always available in the laboratory?
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What is the purpose of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical?
What is the purpose of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical?
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