Laboratory Hazards Flashcards
Which is the most important thing when handling radioactive hazards?
A. All radioactive materials should be restricted to essential personnel
B. Warning signs should be added in areas where radioactive materials are stored or used
C. Always observe safety and personnel protection
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Vegapunk is known as the world’s smartest man in the world of One Piece. His lab assistant, Bartholomew, is trusted and often helps Vegapunk in his experiments. Bonney is also another lab assistant of his. When they were doing careful experiments with dangerous chemicals, Bonney was curious to test the two reactions of unknown chemicals. While mixing, the solution exploded in front of her face which got the attention of both Vegapunk and Bartholomew. What should Bonney not have done?
Bonney should’ve not mixed the chemicals unless instructions are given.
You want to throw away a small radioactive material. What color of plastic bag should throw it at?
Orange plastic bag
Tony Tony Chopper is a human-reindeer that aims to be the greatest doctor in the world and also aims to cure every disease! His partner, Usopp, is his lab partner. While Chopper is working on experiments on the bacteria samples, Usopp accidentally broke a graduated cylinder! He tries to clean up the mess with his hands (with gloves), but Chopper stops him. What should Usopp done in the first place?
Use a mechanical device and throw away the shards in a puncture resistant bin
This assumes that all bodily tissues, blood, and other fluids are infectious.
Universal Precaution
An electrical fire has started in Janet’s room! She ran outside her room and realised that she bought three fire extinguishers: One has dry chemicals (ABC), one has carbon dioxide (BC), and one has pressurized water (A). Which one should she use?
Either ABC or BC fire extinguishers
This is an act that ensures safe working conditions.
Occupational Safety and Health Act
What should you do if the radioactive waste has a half life of 180 days?
Contact a licensed disposal company
What color of plastic bags do sharp objects and needles belong to?
Red plastic bag
Health hazard is what color in the quadrant?
Blue
What should you do to avoid electrical accidents?
Be careful around high voltage equipment, always check for frayed cords, and use properly grounded equipment.
What color of plastic bag should biodegradable wastes be thrown?
Green plastic bag
Which one of the OSHA standards teaches personnel to safely handle hazardous materials?
Hazard Communication Standard
This assumes that blood is potentially infectious.
Blood-borne pathogen standard
What color in the quadrant is other special information?
White
