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American Chemical Society Laboratory Safety Quiz

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All of the above (federal, county, local, and state)
What elected group's laws and regulations make laboratory safety a legal requirement in the United States of America?
All of the above (safety training should be an integral part of the daily activities of lab workers, safety training must be a continuing process, formal safety education should be made as relevant as possible to actual work activities, informal safety training through collegial interactions are valuable ways to exchange safety info, and sustain an atmosphere in which colleagues reinforce each other's good work habits)
Which of the following describes some key elements of an appropriate safety training program?
All of the above (practice the habit of accident prevention, use personal protective equipment, when possible substitute a less hazardous chemical for a more hazardous one--anticipate the possible consequences of the work you do, use the smallest quantity of material necessary
To reduce the probability of accidents:
contact lenses
Examples of personal protective equipment do NOT include:
All of the above (regular safety inspections, regular monitoring, procedures that ensure proper disposal of waste chemicals, formal and regular procedures)
An accident-prevention program must include:
once a month
Regular inspection of safety equipment such as eye washes and safety showers must be carried out:
Storing less material on-site
Pollution prevention is an integral component of waste management practices. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy of pollution prevention techniques?
a shared responsibility
Safety in the instructional laboratory is:
Everyone
Who is required to wear eye protection in the laboratory?
All of the above (Failure to use common sense, failure to follow instructions, making mistakes, an indifferent attitude)
Accidents often result from:
All of the above (Follow all safety instructions carefully, never play tricks or indulge in horseplay in the chemical laboratory, become familiar with the hazards of the chemicals to be used, become familiar with the hazards of equipment to be used, know where the safety equipment is)
General guidelines for preventing accidents include:
False
True or False. Safety regulations require that contact lenses NOT be worn in the laboratory:
When working under reduced pressure
When must special "blast shields" be utilized?
All of the above (Offer protection from splashes and spills, be at least fire-resistant, be easily removable in case of accident)
Clothing worn in the lab should:
Chemicals can be trapped under it, in contact with sensitive skin
Jewelry is a potential safety issue because:
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