Topic: 1.

1 Safety Measures in the Laboratory

Subjective:

1) A student conducts an experiment using several apparatus and materials. After completing
the experiment, he needs to clean the apparatus used and dispose of the waste from the
experiment. The following shows the wate substances that need to be disposed of.

Syringe Needle Scalpel blade

Gloves Blood Lab animals

a) Based on the list of waste substances above, sate Category B waste substances. (1mark)
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b) Which of the above waste substance?

i) Need to be autoclaved at 121⁰C and 15 psi pressure before disposal? (1mark)
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ii) Need to be decontaminated before being disposed of through the sewage system?
(1mark)
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iii) No need to be autoclaved before being placed in a special container? (1mark)

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c) Mark (/) the substances which have to be disposed of in the same manners blood. (1mark)

Serum
Culture Medium

Objective:

1) What is the main purpose of wearing a pair of goggles while conduction an experiment?
A) To improve the eyesight
B) For better recognition of a person
C) To protect the eye from chemical substances
D) To protect the eyes from flashlight

2) Which of the following actions should be taken immediately if you get dilute acid splashed
into your eyes?
A) Rinse the eye with flowing water
B) Close the eyelid
C) Keep your eye open
D) Blow your eye to dry the acid

3) Why wearing a pair of slippers is forbidden in science laboratory?

A) It does not follow the dress code
B) The foot can be hurt by spoiling chemicals or sharp objects
C) It is not good looking
D) To reduce the odour
4) Which of the following waste can be disposed of into a sink?
A) Heavy metals
B) Microbe and animal carcass
C) Used matches
D) Vinegar

5) What is the effect of pouring mercury into the sink?

A) Cause water pollution
B) Block the drainage
C) The sewage pipes will get corroded
D) It is very hard to remove the stain of mercury

6) Diagram shows a bottle of chemical substance in a science laboratory.

What is the type of chemical substance in the bottle?

A) Salt solution
B) Hydrogen peroxide
C) Acetic acid
D) Ammonia

7) Diagram shows the flowchart of the SOP for the disposal of biological waste.

What is T?

A) Combustion
B) Neutralisation
C) Decontamination
D) Solidification

8) Which of the following is correct about handling the accidents which involve the spillage of
mercury?
A) Report to the police
B) Make the spillage area a restricted zone
C) Clean the spillage with water spray
D) Send the victims who are exposed to the mercury to their house