Working Safely in the Lab

Working Safely in the Science Laboratory

Science Lesson

• What Experience have you had in a science lab?

• Have you noticed any safety signs?

• Do you know why safety is important?

​Your experience

• to prevent accidents

• protect ourselves and others

​The need for safety

• chemicals

• glassware

• electrical equipment

• heat sources

​Types of hazard found in the lab

1. Always wear safety goggles and protective clothing.

2. No eating or drinking in the lab.

3. Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.

4. Handle chemicals and equipment carefully and as instructed.

5. Know the location of safety equipment (fire extinguisher, eyewash station, first aid kit).

6. Others?

​Basic lab safety rules

1. Flammable: Easily catches fire.

2. Corrosive: Can burn skin or materials.

3. Toxic: Can cause harm if ingested, inhaled, or touched.

4. Biohazard: Contains biological threats like bacteria or viruses.

5. Explosive: Could explode under certain conditions.

​Lab safety signs

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Corrosive

Water Hazard

Toxic Waste

Electrical Shock

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Flammable

Water Hazard

Toxic Waste

Electrical Shock

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Toxic

Water Hazard

Death

Electrical Shock

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Bio Hazard

Water Hazard

Death

Electrical Shock

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Explosive

Water Hazard

Death

Electrical Shock

1. The science lab is where we need to work safely because of the many hazards in the lab.

2. We can prevent accidents and protect ourselves and others by working safely in the lab.

3. Many things can constitute hazards in the lab including chemicals, glassware, electrical equipment and heat sources.

4. It is very important to obey basic safety rules such as wearing protective clothing in the lab.

5. Safety signs help us to identify the hazards of materials we work with in the lab.

​Summary and closing