Title: Ch. 7.1.3 Safety Quiz
Course: Lab Safety > Section: Day 5

Based on the section 7.1.3 Protecting your skin - clothes, gloves and tools from the book Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students by Hill and Finster, 2010 by John Wiley and Sons

Q: Which form of protection is commonly used and/or is available in chemistry laboratories to protect skin?
- disposable and nondisposable gloves
- clothes
- lab aprons and coats
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Which parts of the body are at-risk for exposure to chemicals?
- the face
- hands, arms, legs, and feet
- midsection
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Which statement about laboratory gloves is true?
- Most gloves protect against most chemicals.
- Only nondisposable gloves protect against most chemicals.
- No glove material protects against all chemicals.
- Latex gloves are the best choice for most people working in laboratories.
A: No glove material protects against all chemicals.

Q: When using gloves in the lab you should
- use whatever glove is available since that is likely appropriate for the chemicals being used
- use the thickest glove that is available since that will provide the best protection
- learn the proper technique for removing the gloves to avoid skin contamination
- make sure you identify the right-hand and left-hand versions of disposable gloves
A: learn the proper technique for removing the gloves to avoid skin contamination

Q: What reason(s) might cause you not to wear gloves during a certain procedure?
- Wearing gloves sometimes become uncomfortable and might reduce dexterity.
- Disposable gloves cost money and shouldn't be used unless some reasonable risk presents itself.
- Some laboratory procedures present no significant risk of skin exposure to the hands.
- All of the above.
A: All of the above.

Q: When handling hot objects in the laboratory
- disposable gloves generally provide adequate protection
- it is best to select the correct tool to pick up a hot object to make sure that a secure grip is established
- it is always best to let a hot object cool to room temperture before handling it
- beaker tongs can almost always conveniently be used to handle any hot object, regarless of size and shape
A: it is best to select the correct tool to pick up a hot object to make sure that a secure grip is established