General Lab Safety

Which of the following is NOT a general cause of accidents?

• Carelessness

• Working in a disorderly lab

• Inadequately guarded machinery

• Sweeping

Which IS a general cause of accidents?

• Eyestrain

• Working at a safe speed

• Being alert and careful

• Being distracted while working

When should we wear safety glasses?

• Whenever we are in the computer lab

• When handling sharp tools.

• Whenever we are in the production lab

• when doing anything that could endanger your eyes

Never use equipment until you have been properly _________ in its use.

• Protected

• Instructed or trained

  
  

• Corrected

• No answers are correct

  
  

What kind of footwear should be worn in the production lab?

• crocs

  
  

• sandals

  
  

• closed toe shoes

  
  

• slides

Are sunglasses an appropriate substitite for safety glasses?

• Yes

• No

• Only if we are not cutting wood.

• Yes, when painting.

  
  

Describe the container used for rags that has chemicals on them.

• covered and metal

• wooden and open

• plastic and covered

• plastic and covered

Never leave anything on the _______ that can be slipped on or tripped over.

• floor

• workbench

• desks

• equipment

Only use the equipment when the instructor is ____________.

• in the Production Lab

  
  

• Inside the Computer Lab

  
  

• Watching from the Computer Lab

  
  

• No answers are correct

  
  

Use an air compressor to clear away scraps and sawdust.

• True

• False