Science Safety and WHMIS Quiz

What does the WHMIS symbol with a flame represent?

• Biohazardous Infectious Materials

• Flammable and Combustible Material

• Corrosive Material

• Oxidizing Material

Which personal protective equipment is essential when handling corrosive chemicals?

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat

• Gloves

• All of the above

What is the first step you should take in the event of a chemical spill in the lab?

• Clean it up immediately

• Notify the teacher

• Evacuate the lab

• Ignore it if it's small

Which WHMIS symbol indicates a material that can burn through skin?

• Exclamation mark

• Health hazard

• Skull and crossbones

• Corrosion

What should you do if a fire alarm sounds while you are in the lab?

• Continue working until you finish your experiment

• Turn off all equipment and leave the lab immediately

• Wait for the teacher to give instructions

• Panic and run

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when handling hazardous materials?

• Reading the label before use

• Using a fume hood when necessary

• Eating or drinking in the lab

• Wearing appropriate PPE

What does the WHMIS symbol with the exploding bomb represent

• Biohazardous Infectious Materials

• Flammable and Combustible Material

• Explosive or reactive hazards

• Oxidizing Material

Which piece of lab equipment is used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Test tube

What is the purpose of an eye wash station?

• To wash hands

• To rinse/flush eyes if a chemical gets in eyes

• To clean lab equipment

• To provide drinking water

Which WHMIS symbol indicates a material that can cause or contribute to the combustion of another material?

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