Title: Ch. 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 Safety Quiz
Course: Lab Safety > Section: Day 1

Adapted from Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students by Hill and Finster, 2010 by Wiley

Q: What is one of the most important features of managing safety as a leader?
- establishing punitive responses for errors in safety
- being familiar with laws and regulations
- setting a good example
- setting a "chain of command" heirarchy
A: setting a good example

Q: What is the most effective motivation for lab personnel with regard to maintaining a safe environment?
- the desire to maintain a zero accident (incident) rate
- an internally driven value for safety
- bonuses in pay
- making safety procedures convenient and expedient
A: an internally driven value for safety

Q: According the Geller, people tend to see failures as caused by
- their own mistakes
- unclear rules
- factors beyond anybody's control
- expernal factors
A: expernal factors

Q: In Incident 1.3.1.1, what factor led to the injury of the students?
- failure of the students to take adequate steps to protect themselves
- failure of the teacher to anticipate problems
- a faulty piece of equipment
- inadequate preparation for a common emergency
A: failure of the teacher to anticipate problems

Q: New employees in most chemical industry position find that
- they have been adequately trained with regard to safety
- safety regulations in industry are generally less stringent than in academia
- learning about safety and functioning safely is part of "the job" in industry
- most companies find that safety programs cost too much money to implement
A: learning about safety and functioning safely is part of "the job" in industry

Q: In industry, lapses in safety cause
- bad publicity
- property damage
- injuries and loss of work time
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: When interviewing for a job in industry, it is best
- not to mention anything about safety since employers will not want to hire you
- ask question about safety practices so that you can impress the interviewer
- ask if the company has ever been cited for OSHA violations
- ask question about safety to display your own interest in safety and to learn if the company values safety
A: ask question about safety to display your own interest in safety and to learn if the company values safety

Q: It is reasonable for a lab employee to expect
- to work in a risk-free environment
- that all employers will value safety
- to work in a environment where safety is valued
- that all recommendations about safety improvements will be immediately implemented
A: to work in a environment where safety is valued

Q: After having worked at a company for a while, you can expect new employees to
- be familiar with all state and federal safety regulations
- value safety on a daily basis
- display a wide range of skills and attitudes about safety in the workplace
- handle all emergencies efficiently and confidently
A: display a wide range of skills and attitudes about safety in the workplace

Q: What is a good reason to adopt the safety ethic?
- It will help you to function effectively and safely as an employee
- It will likely lead to larger pay raises
- It is required by OSHA
- It makes your job easier
A: It will help you to function effectively and safely as an employee

Q: Which activity is NOT part of the safety ethic?
- Valuing safety
- Preventing at-risk behavior
- reporting incidents immediately
- accepting responsibility for safety
A: reporting incidents immediately