STEM Lab Safety Test

Personal Safety can be defined as:

• Taking precautions to protect oneself from harm or danger.

• Ignoring safety rules in dangerous situations.

• Relying on others for your own safety at all times.

• Taking risks without considering consequences.

School Safety is defined as:

• The protection of students, staff, and property within a school environment.

• The process of teaching only academic subjects in school.

• The organization of school sports and extracurricular activities.

• The decoration and beautification of school buildings.

Lab / Shop Safety is defined as:

• Practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment in laboratories and workshops.

• The process of cleaning equipment after use.

• A set of rules for organizing tools in a shop.

• A method for increasing productivity in a lab.

Safety Protocols are defined as:

• A set of rules and procedures designed to ensure the safety of individuals in a given environment.

• A list of emergency contact numbers only.

• Instructions for using equipment without any safety measures.

• A schedule for regular cleaning and maintenance only.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is defined as:

• Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

• A type of machinery used for production in factories.

• A set of tools used for repairing electronic devices.

• A document outlining workplace safety rules.

A hazard is defined as:

• A source of potential harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.

• A method to eliminate all risks in a workplace.

• A type of insurance policy for accidents.

• A safety regulation enforced by the government.

The OODA Loop is defined as:

• A decision-making process involving Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act.

• A financial accounting method for tracking expenses.

• A software development lifecycle model.

• A type of physical exercise routine.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is defined as:

• A federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.

• A private company that provides workplace insurance.

• A state-level organization that manages employee benefits.

• An international group that sets global labor standards.

The National Safety Council (NSC) is defined as:

• A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health and safety in the United States.

• A government agency responsible for workplace safety.

• A private company that manufactures safety equipment.

• An international organization focused on global trade.

What two PPE items will you most often wear in this class?

• safety goggles/glasses

• lab coats

• hard hat

• close-toed shoes