Lab Safety and Fire Safety

What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• To protect you from injury or illness

• To make you look professional

• To keep you warm in the lab

• To make you feel comfortable

When should you wear PPE?

• When working with chemicals, heat, and moving mechanisms

• Only during lab experiments

• When you feel like it

• When you are outside the lab

Which of the following is an example of what not to wear in the lab?

• Jewelry

• Lab apron

• Disposable gloves

• Closed toe shoes

What is the main difference between Safety Glasses and Safety Googles?

• Safety Glasses provide front and some side coverage, while Safety Googles provide 180 degree coverage

• Safety Glasses protect against airborne hazards, while Safety Googles protect against impact hazards

• Safety Glasses are worn on the head, while Safety Googles are worn on the face

• There is no difference between Safety Glasses and Safety Googles

Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

How can you prevent a fire?

• Eliminate the condition, store combustible materials properly, use fire in safe surroundings, and remove one or more sides of the fire triangle

• Wear PPE at all times, avoid using fire, and keep flammable materials close by

• Ignore fire safety rules and hope for the best

• Call the fire department immediately

What does the color red indicate in terms of safety?

• Danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment

• Caution around moving parts of machinery

• Warning to hazard like sharp edges or opening

• Indicates the presence of safety equipment

What should you do if there is a spill or breakage in the lab?

• Report it to the instructor, clean up properly, and do not attempt to dispose of materials without instructions

• Ignore it and continue working

• Leave it for someone else to clean up

• Hide the spill or breakage and pretend it didn't happen

Which of the following is a major safety concern in the lab?

• Presence of flammable and combustible material

• Wearing closed toe shoes

• Having ripped jeans on

• Using tools for designated purposes

What color indicates the presence of safety equipment?

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue