Laboratory Safety Quiz

What do laboratory safety symbols represent?

• Specific instructions about what to do and what not to do

• Specific materials or situations in the laboratory

• Potential hazards and safety measures

• All of the above

What does the biological hazard symbol indicate?

• Presence of toxic materials

• Presence of possibly hazardous materials/environment

• Presence of organisms capable of causing severe infections

• Presence of high-voltage electricity

Which level of biological hazard represents organisms that usually don't cause disease in healthy adults?

• Biological hazard level 1

• Biological hazard level 2

• Biological hazard level 3

• Biological hazard level 4

What does the chemical hazard symbol indicate?

• Presence of toxic materials

• Presence of carcinogenic materials

• Presence of corrosive materials

• All of the above

What does the physical material hazard symbol represent?

• Supply of high-voltage electricity

• Risk of getting electric shock

• Presence of harmful chemicals causing irritations

• Must use protective gloves in this area

What do entry/working requirements symbols indicate?

• Specific tasks to be performed in a location/station

• Specific objects or actions not permitted in an area

• Protective equipment to be used in a specific area

• All of the above

What do different stations symbols specify?

• Specific objects or actions not permitted in an area

• Specific tasks to be performed in a location/station

• Protective equipment to be used in a specific area

• Presence of toxic materials

What do prohibition symbols indicate?

• Specific objects or actions not permitted in an area

• Specific tasks to be performed in a location/station

• Protective equipment to be used in a specific area

• Presence of toxic materials

Why is it important to know laboratory safety symbols?

• To adopt Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• To prevent possible accidents

• To ensure strict adherence to rules

• All of the above

Where should symbols be placed in a laboratory?

• In the most appropriate place

• Anywhere as long as they are visible

• On the ceiling

• On the floor