Laboratory/Shop Safety Quiz

What should you do if you feel sick or get injured, no matter how slight, in the laboratory/shop?

• Continue working and ignore it

• Report at once to your instructor for direction

• Wait until the end of the day to report it

• Leave the laboratory/shop immediately without telling anyone

Why is it important to use the correct tool for the job?

• It saves time

• It ensures safety and efficiency

• It looks more professional

• It is more fun

What should you do if you see someone working carelessly in the laboratory/shop?

• Ignore them

• Report them to the principal

• Stop them, explain the hazard, and ask the instructor to re-teach the proper setup

• Laugh and continue with your work

What is a potential hazard of wearing headphones in the laboratory/shop?

• They can improve concentration

• They can be an entanglement hazard

• They help in blocking out noise

• They make you look stylish

What is the rule regarding food and beverages in the laboratory/shop?

• Only allowed during breaks

• Allowed if you are careful

• Not allowed at all

• Allowed if the instructor permits

What should you do if you need to handle or clean up bodily fluids?

• Clean it up yourself immediately

• Notify an instructor and get appropriate personal to deal with it

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use any available cloth to clean it up

Why should jewelry and loose clothing be avoided in a machine shop?

• They can be fashionable

• They might get dirty

• They can catch in machines and cause accidents

• They are not allowed by the instructor

What is the purpose of knowing the location of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

• To decorate the workspace

• To understand the purpose of each machine

• To know how to handle chemicals safely

• To find emergency contact numbers

What should you do with damaged tools or equipment?

• Try to fix them yourself

• Report them to the laboratory/shop instructor

• Continue using them carefully

• Discard them in the trash

What is the margin of safety in a machine shop?

• The distance your hands are from moving parts

• The time it takes to stop a machine

• The number of safety signs in the area

• The amount of protective gear worn