Good Lab Practice Quiz

What are the essential personal protective equipment (PPE) items that should be worn in a laboratory setting?

• Lab coat, gloves, Mask, Cap and Shoe Cover

• Long coat, flip flops, baseball cap, and tank top

• Sweater, mittens, ski goggles, and sandals

• Apron, sandals, face mask, and shorts

When should PPE be removed in a laboratory setting?

• After entering the laboratory area

• Only when the supervisor is present

• Before leaving the laboratory area

• During an experiment

How often should laboratory equipment be cleaned and maintained?

• Once a year

• Never

• Regularly

• Only when it looks dirty

Why is record-keeping important in a laboratory setting?

• To make the lab look organized and professional

• To waste time and resources

• To impress visitors with the amount of data collected

• To maintain accurate data and results, track experiments, and ensure reproducibility.

What are the proper procedures for waste disposal in a laboratory?

• Throwing waste in any available bin

• Segregating waste, using appropriate containers, and following local regulations

• Ignoring local regulations and guidelines

• Mixing different types of waste together

How should hazardous waste be labeled and stored in a laboratory?

• Labeled with smiley faces and stored in the office supply closet

• Labeled with appropriate hazard symbols and stored in designated hazardous waste storage areas

• Labeled with cute stickers and stored in the break room

• Labeled with random words and stored in the regular trash bin

What are the safety protocols to be followed in case of a chemical spill in the laboratory?

• Immediately notify the Incharge, evacuate if necessary, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, contain the spill, and follow specific spill cleanup procedures.

• Ignore the spill and continue working

• Run around in panic and create chaos

• Take off the personal protective equipment and leave the spill unattended

What are the emergency procedures to be followed in case of a fire in the laboratory?

• Ignoring the fire and continuing with the experiment

• Running around in panic without any plan

• Activating the fire alarm, evacuating the area, and using the nearest fire extinguisher if safe to do so

• Trying to put out the fire with water from the sink

This symbol means ...

• Corrosive
• Hazard
• Biohazard
• Explosive

You should never _________ in a lab.

• Walk
• Wear Safety Goggle
• Run
• All of the above