TAFE Microscopy Exam - Questions With Clear
Solutions
What should you do if something is wrong in the lab (i.e. a hazard is
identified)? Correct Answer - 1. Report to supervisor and
surrounding staff.
2. Block off the area.
3. Minimise the risk.
4. Report the incident.
How can you ensure legal, ethical and WHS compliance for new
tasks in the workplace? Correct Answer - Review the relevant:
- Policies.
- Laws.
- Regulations.
- Ethical guidelines.
- Laboratory procedures.
When you are finished with a slide where do you dispose of it?
Correct Answer - Yellow sharps bin.
When you are finished with a paper towel (non-handwashing)
where do you dispose of it? Correct Answer - Biohazard bin.
When you are removing tape from a beaker where do you dispose of
it? Correct Answer - Biohazard bin.
What are some hazards of a microscope and what safe work
practices are used? Correct Answer - Eye-strain - Start on a
low light intensity and optimise the microscope.
Electricity - Check the cable is in good condition before you plug it
in.
, Crush injury / Ergonomics - Sit at the correct height, lift with care
and lift with your knees.
What are some hazards of glass slides / coverslips and what safe
work practices are used? Correct Answer - Sharp glass - handle
with care, wear PPE (goggles, gloves) and dispose of them in the
sharps bin.
What are some hazards of reagents (i.e. oil or stain) and what safe
work practices are used? Correct Answer - Toxicity / slippery
conditions - Wear PPE (goggles, gloves and lab coat), clean the
microscope well (i.e. Kimtech fold and wipe)
If you don't know the details (e.g. storage or disposal) of a chemical,
what can you consult? Correct Answer - The Safety Data Sheet
(SDS)
What do you do if there is a spill? Correct Answer - 1. Tell your
supervisor.
2. Dry the liquid with a paper towel (and dispose of it in the
biohazard bin).
3. Sweep up the glass (and dispose of it in the broken glass bin).
4. Decontaminate the area with ethanol.
5. Complete an incident report.
What is the procedure for packing away a microscope? Correct
Answer - 1. Clean the microscope.
2. Turn it to the 10x objective lens.
3. Remove the slide (put away / dispose).
4. Unplug and put away in drawer.
Solutions
What should you do if something is wrong in the lab (i.e. a hazard is
identified)? Correct Answer - 1. Report to supervisor and
surrounding staff.
2. Block off the area.
3. Minimise the risk.
4. Report the incident.
How can you ensure legal, ethical and WHS compliance for new
tasks in the workplace? Correct Answer - Review the relevant:
- Policies.
- Laws.
- Regulations.
- Ethical guidelines.
- Laboratory procedures.
When you are finished with a slide where do you dispose of it?
Correct Answer - Yellow sharps bin.
When you are finished with a paper towel (non-handwashing)
where do you dispose of it? Correct Answer - Biohazard bin.
When you are removing tape from a beaker where do you dispose of
it? Correct Answer - Biohazard bin.
What are some hazards of a microscope and what safe work
practices are used? Correct Answer - Eye-strain - Start on a
low light intensity and optimise the microscope.
Electricity - Check the cable is in good condition before you plug it
in.
, Crush injury / Ergonomics - Sit at the correct height, lift with care
and lift with your knees.
What are some hazards of glass slides / coverslips and what safe
work practices are used? Correct Answer - Sharp glass - handle
with care, wear PPE (goggles, gloves) and dispose of them in the
sharps bin.
What are some hazards of reagents (i.e. oil or stain) and what safe
work practices are used? Correct Answer - Toxicity / slippery
conditions - Wear PPE (goggles, gloves and lab coat), clean the
microscope well (i.e. Kimtech fold and wipe)
If you don't know the details (e.g. storage or disposal) of a chemical,
what can you consult? Correct Answer - The Safety Data Sheet
(SDS)
What do you do if there is a spill? Correct Answer - 1. Tell your
supervisor.
2. Dry the liquid with a paper towel (and dispose of it in the
biohazard bin).
3. Sweep up the glass (and dispose of it in the broken glass bin).
4. Decontaminate the area with ethanol.
5. Complete an incident report.
What is the procedure for packing away a microscope? Correct
Answer - 1. Clean the microscope.
2. Turn it to the 10x objective lens.
3. Remove the slide (put away / dispose).
4. Unplug and put away in drawer.
