1.1 Laboratory Safety

Question 1

Microbiology lab practices were published when?

Answer 1

1913

Question 2

This hazard is the exposure to infectious agents.

Answer 2

Biologic hazard

Question 3

What are the four infectious agents?

Answer 3

Bacteria, fungi, virus, and parasite.

Question 4

This hazard is the exposure to needles, lancets, and broken glasswares.

Answer 4

Sharps hazard

Question 5

This hazard is the exposure to preservatives and chemical reagents.

Answer 5

Chemical hazard

Question 6

This hazard is the exposure to radiation.

Answer 6

Radioactive hazard

Question 7

This hazard is the exposure to ungrounded or wet equipment.

Answer 7

Electrical hazard

Question 8

This hazard is the exposure to fire.

Answer 8

Fire/explosive hazard

Question 9

This hazard is the exposure to wet floors, heavy boxes, and patients.

Answer 9

Physical hazard

Question 10

Thie ensures that all lab personnels have a thorough knowledge of the hazards of chemicals

Answer 10

Hazard Communication Standard

Question 11

Who made the HCS?

Answer 11

OSHA

Question 12

This association gives the diamond indicating chemical hazards.

Answer 12

National Fire Protection Association

Question 13

This plan has some guidelines:
- Labelling of containers
- Material Safety Data Sheet

Answer 13

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Question 14

When dealing with toxic chemicals, this laboratory tool is used.

Answer 14

Fume hood

Question 15

Which fire safety class is composed of wood, paper, or clothing.

Answer 15

Class A

Question 16

Class A fire extuingishers uses what material?

Answer 16

water

Question 17

Class B fire extuingishers uses what material?

Answer 17

Dry chemicals, CO2, fume/halon

Question 18

Class C fire extuingishers uses what material?

Answer 18

Dry chemicals, CO2, halon

Question 19

Class D fire extuingishers uses what material?

Answer 19

Sand or dry powder

Question 20

Class K extinguisher’s materials are what?

Answer 20

Liquid designed to prevent splashing

Question 21

Every laboratory is required to have what plans?

Answer 21

Post-fire evacuation plans

Question 22

The acronym RACE (1-4)

Answer 22

Rescue (self explanatory)
Alarm (activate the fire alarm system)
Contain (close all doors)
EXTINGUISH (distinguish or evacuate)

Question 23

How often should electrical cords be checked?

Answer 23

regularly

Question 24

How often should sockets be checked?

Answer 24

annually

Question 25

Are extension cords allowed in the lab?

Answer 25

No