BLT Lecture 2 Quiz

What safety equipment should be used when handling volatile or toxic chemicals that may produce harmful vapors? 

• Face shield 

• Fume hood

• Rubber gloves

• Safety shower

Which fire extinguisher is suitable for use in a laboratory for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids? 

• Class A fire extinguisher 

• Class C fire extinguisher 

• Class B fire extinguisher

• Class D fire extinguisher

What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin while in the laboratory?

• Wait for it to evaporate 

• Immediately rinse the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes

• Ignore it and continue working 

• Cover the area with a lab coat

Which government agency/ministry is responsible issuing license for holding hazardous substances?

• Ministry of Manpower

• Ministry of Health

• World Health Organisation

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

A first aid kit is a standard equipment to carry out emergency treatment of major injuries.

• True

• False