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Clothing Protective Quizheadline bar Clothing Protective Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:Food and drink are not permitted in laboratories because:Other people may become envious of your goodiesThey creat unusual odorsThey may become contaminated with toxic substancesThey could spill on instruments and ruin themJob-related foot hazards include having heavy objects fall or roll on feet and stubbing or banging toes.TrueFalseJewery may react with corrosive or irritating liquids.TrueFalseLong hair must be tied back.TrueFalseProtective clothing and equipment, such as gloves and lab coats, should be removed before leaving the laboratory because:Visitors may be frightened by the strange clothingContaminants may be transferred to persons or objects outside the labOne may forget to return the gear to the labThey are USDA propertyOSHA requires protective footwear in areas where foot injuries are possible.TrueFalseLab coats can be worn outside of the laboratoryTrueFalseTo prevent slips and falls, shoes should have rubber soles.TrueFalseIt's a good idea to wear foot-guards over shoes where there's a risk of heavy objects falling on feet.TrueFalseSandals are acceptable work shoes.TrueFalseFor work with corrosive or hazardous chemicals, the best footwear choice is rubber or impermeable boots.TrueFalseEven if a job doesn't require protective footwear, you should wear shoes with low heels and non-skid shoesTrueFalseNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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