Title: Ch. 2.1.3 Safety Quiz
Course: Lab Safety > Section: Day 1

Adapted from Section 2.1.3 Chemical Spills: On You and in the Laboratory from Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students by Hill and Finster

Q: Most spills in academic lab settings are fairly small,
- But still need to be dealt with immediately and properly
- And don't need attention immediately since they present little risk of exposure
- But often the chemicals are so toxic that evacuation by everyone is recommended
- But almost always are flammable, with requires immediate evacuation
A: But still need to be dealt with immediately and properly

Q: Which of the following is appropriate for chemical spills in academic labs:

I. Should be cleaned up only by the instructor.

II. Should be cleaned up only by certified HazMat technicians.

III. Should be cleaned up only by appropriately trained persons.

IV. Should be cleaned up by the student under the appropriate supervision.
- Always only I
- II
- III, and either I or II
- Always only IV
A: III, and either I or II

Q: Liquid spills tend to be the most dangerous since
- Solids are rarely flammable or toxic
- Liquid spread more easily than solids
- Almost all liquids are flammable
- Solids can be present in a lab for days or weeks without any significant exposure hazard
A: Liquid spread more easily than solids

Q: Spill kits
- Can easily be used by students
- Should be returned immediately after use to their storage area so that their use can be tracked by monthly inspections
- Should be used by instructors only
- Can be used by students or instructors as long as they are used properly and not returned to storage without notifying someone in charge
A: Can be used by students or instructors as long as they are used properly and not returned to storage without notifying someone in charge

Q: Good procedures related to using eyewash station include
- Knowing where they are located
- Having had them flushed for several minutes on a regular basis
- Flushing the eyes for at least 15 minutes
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: It is almost always safe to wash off a chemical on the skin with lots of water unless
- It is a strong acid of a strong base
- It is a solid that reacts with water
- Using a shower causes public embarrassment
- Using the shower creates a mess in the lab
A: It is a solid that reacts with water

Q: When using an emergency shower it is important to
- Almost always remove clothing
- Assess the nature of the harm after sufficient washing
- Have a lab coat or other extra clothing available
- All of the above
A: All of the above