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Chemical Safety Knowledge Test
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Chemical safety includes all those policies, procedures and practices designed to minimize the risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
In the workplace, the two main types of chemical hazards are: health hazards and physicochemical hazards.

Chemical Safety Knowledge Test
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25 Questions

1. What should you do if a chemical spill occurs in the laboratory?
2. What should you do if a fire breaks out in a chemical laboratory?
3. What does the acronym PPE stand for in chemical safety?
4. What is the purpose of a safety shower in a laboratory?
5. What should you do if you notice damaged or leaking chemical containers?
6. What should you do if you accidentally ingest a toxic chemical?
7. How should you dispose of hazardous chemical waste?
8. What is the purpose of conducting regular training on chemical safety?
9. What does the “flammable” symbol on a chemical container indicate?
10. What is the purpose of ventilation systems in chemical laboratories?
11. What should you do if you are uncertain about the hazards of a chemical?
12. What should you do if you spill a small amount of a corrosive chemical on your skin?
13. What does the “oxidizing” symbol on a chemical container indicate?
14. What does MSDS stand for in chemical safety?
15. What should you do before using a chemical for the first time?
16. What is the purpose of grounding containers during chemical transfer?
17. What is the purpose of a spill kit in chemical safety?
18. What should you do if you notice a chemical odor or unusual smell in the workplace?
19. What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in chemical safety?
20. What does the acronym HAZCOM stand for in chemical safety?
21. What does the “corrosive” symbol on a chemical container indicate?
22. What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?
23. What should you do if you get a chemical in your eyes?
24. What should you do if you accidentally inhale toxic fumes?
25. What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in chemical handling?