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MSE department safety exam

All members of the MSE department involved in in-lab research are required to 1) become familiar with the MSE Lab Safety Manual and 2) pass the exam below.

MSE department safety exam

 

Title:

First name:

Last name:

Status in MSE department:

OSU name.## e-mail address:

Daytime telephone number:

Research advisor/supervisor:

Office location (if applicable):

Lab location(s):

List all labs in which you work--provide room number or common name (such "High Bay," etc.)


1) Have you familiarized yourself with the MSE Lab Safety Manual?

2) What are the two "Golden Rules" for developing a safe and productive lab environment?

3) Name three activities that are prohibited in active labs at OSU:

4) What five principles are incorporated in our safety program?

5) Working alone is good laboratory practice.

6) Name four items of personal protection that can be worn in the laboratory.

7) Name five rules for safe storage and handling of chemicals:

8) How must acids and bases be safely stored?

9) It is safe to dispose of acids in solvent waste cans.

10) How should waste solvents be disposed?

11) Describe how to safely transport gas cylinders:

12) How are gas cylinders safely stored?

13) What is an MSDS?

14) What is the first step in using any chemical?

15) What is the safe way to transport chemicals when carried by hand?

16) What should be used to neutralize an acid spill?

17) Who should you contact if a hazardous chemical spill occurs?

18) Why is Hydrofluoric Acid very dangerous?

19) The ordinary fire extinguishers found in the building are not OK to use on metal fires, such as Magnesium, Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium, Titanium, or Zirconium.

20) What should you do if there is a fire in your lab?

21) If a medical emergency occurs, what should you do?

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