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Chemistry Safety Quiz

Chemistry Safety Quiz

This safety quiz is based directly on the printed safety material that was handed out to you in the laboratory. Do not attempt this quiz until you have reviewed the safety material. If after taking this quiz, you find yourself missing too many questions, or you are not sure why certain answers are correct, review your handouts and re-take the quiz.

Name*
First Last
Whom should you call in case of an emergency in the lab?*
- Instructor
- Nobody
- A friend
- Anybody
Why is smoking not permitted in the lab?*
- It is inconvenient
- It is bad for your health
- The lab could be blown up
- There are no ash trays in the lab
What would immediately be used if your clothing caught fire or if a large chemical spill had occurred on your clothing?*
- Fire extinguisher
- Safety shower
- Laboratory sinks
- Eye-wash fountain
What should be worn in a laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of eye injury?*
- Corrective lenses
- Safety glasses
- A mask
- Nothing
What should be done if a chemical gets in the eye?*
- Notify the instructor; then use the eye-wash fountain
- Use the eye-wash fountain; then return to the experiment
- Use the eye-wash fountain; then notify the instructor
- Nothing, unless the chemical causes discomfort
Describe the procedure used to operate a fire extinguisher.*
- Remove pin from handle; Squeeze handle
- Aim extinguisher hose (if any) at base of fire; Squeeze handle
- Remove pin from handle; Aim extinguisher hose (if any) at base of fire; Squeeze handle
- Any of the above choices
How can a small contained fire be extinguished most easily?*
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Use water
- Call the instructor
- Smother the fire with a small container (i.e., a beaker)
What precautions are needed with long hair and beards?*
- Keep long hair tied back, and keep hair away from flames
- Must be shampooed
- No long hair and/or beards allowed in the lab
- No precautions are necessary
What type of footwear is required in the lab?*
- Shoes are optional
- Hard-soled, covered shoes
- Sandals
- Something with a low heel
Eating and drinking is not permitted in the lab because:*
- There would not be enough time to finish the experiment
- The stockroom serves terrible appetizers
- You could be poisoned
- The lab would become quite messy with this type of activity
Are there any conditions under which a student may work alone?*
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- Students may work unrestricted, at their own convenience
Why are no unauthorized experiments permitted in the lab?*
- The student lacks experience in the lab
- Most professors love to see only their selected experiments performed
- The stockroom may not have the reagents that you need
- It may take more time to perform than expected
What should be the very last function performed in the lab before you leave?*
- Bid the instructor farewell
- Make sure that your locker is secure
- Wash your hands
- Arrange a time with your lab partner for lunch
Describe the procedure for smelling a chemical.*
- Stick your nose close to the vessel and breath deeply
- Point vessel away from face while gently fanning vapors toward nose
- Never smell a chemical
- Smell a chemical as you would anything else
The safety equipment pictured here is:*
- Safety Blanket
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fume Hood
- First Aid Kit
The safety equipment pictured here is:*
- Safety Blanket
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Alarm
- Eye-Wash Fountain
The safety equipment pictured here is:*
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Fire Door
- Safety Shower
- Nothing

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This Chemistry Safety Quiz was authored and created by Professor D.A. Boyajian.

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Jennifer Zabzdyr, Office NS-355E

Department Chair/Professor Email: jzabzdyr@palomar.edu Phone: (760) 744-1150, ext. 2510

Ellie Schoneman, Office NS-110A

Academic Department Assistant Email: eschoneman@palomar.edu Phone: (760) 744-1150, ext. 2505

Chemistry Lab Stockroom NS-337

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