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Clothing Protective Quiz
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Clothing Protective Quiz

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Food and drink are not permitted in laboratories because:
Other people may become envious of your goodies
They creat unusual odors
They may become contaminated with toxic substances
They could spill on instruments and ruin them

Job-related foot hazards include having heavy objects fall or roll on feet and stubbing or banging toes.
True
False

Jewery may react with corrosive or irritating liquids.
True
False

Long hair must be tied back.
True
False

Protective clothing and equipment, such as gloves and lab coats, should be removed before leaving the laboratory because:
Visitors may be frightened by the strange clothing
Contaminants may be transferred to persons or objects outside the lab
One may forget to return the gear to the lab
They are USDA property

OSHA requires protective footwear in areas where foot injuries are possible.
True
False

Lab coats can be worn outside of the laboratory
True
False

To prevent slips and falls, shoes should have rubber soles.
True
False

It's a good idea to wear foot-guards over shoes where there's a risk of heavy objects falling on feet.
True
False

Sandals are acceptable work shoes.
True
False

For work with corrosive or hazardous chemicals, the best footwear choice is rubber or impermeable boots.
True
False

Even if a job doesn't require protective footwear, you should wear shoes with low heels and non-skid shoes
True
False


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