Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a general precaution to take when preparing to work with a chemical in the laboratory?
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4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures
Laboratory Materials
Multiple Choice
Which of the following agencies requires strict labeling on chemicals by the manufacturer?
A
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
B
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of each agency listed: NIH focuses on medical research, FDA regulates food and drugs, EPA oversees environmental protection, and OSHA ensures workplace safety.
Recognize that strict labeling on chemicals by manufacturers is primarily related to workplace safety and health hazards.
Recall that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions, including requirements for chemical labeling.
Identify that OSHA requires manufacturers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper labeling to communicate hazards associated with chemicals to workers.
Conclude that among the agencies listed, OSHA is the one responsible for strict labeling requirements on chemicals to protect workers' health and safety.
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