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1	The critical components of laboratory safety program are:
		Chemical Hygiene Plan
		MSDS
		Chemical Labels


2	Continuous or intermittent exposure extending over a long time period, usually to relatively low concentrations of amounts of materials is:

3	Exposure of short duration, usually to relatively high concentration or amounts of materials is:

4	Routes of entry of a chemical into a body includes:
		Inhalation
		Absorption
		Ingestion
		Injection


5	True of False: All toxins are poisons.
		True
		False

6	A chemical that causes visible destruction or and irreversible alteration in living tissue is:
		An Irritant
		A Corrosive


7	Any solid, liquid, vapor, or gas that ignites easily and burns rapidly is:
		Combustible
		Flammable

8	Corrosive chemicals pH is:
		Acid pH less than 2 and Base pH greater than 12
		Base pH less than 2 and Acid pH greater than 12

9	Inhalation of chemical is more dangeous than absorption via skin.
		True
		False


10	Good lab procedures include the following.
		Knowing your protocol
		Knowing the hazards of your chemicals
		Reducing the hazards you're exposed to
		Using personal protective equipment
		Using engineering control
		Working while you're exhuasted

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