1.2 Safety and Rules in Biology Laboratory

List the equipment in a biology laboratory.

• Emergency Shower Station

• Eye Wash Station

• Fume Hood

• Cabinet

• Biological Safety Cabinet

What is the function of Biological Safety Cabinet?

• Provides a flow of filtered air for a clean work area in the laminar flow cabinet.

• Used to wash the eyes when exposed to chemical or hazardous substances.

• Provides an enclosed work space to study materials that have been (or are likely to have been/ contaminated by pathogens.

• Used when chemicals or hazardous substances come into contact with the skin.

What is the purpose of wearing face mask when carrying out experiment in biology laboratory?

• To protect against smoke, vapour and dust that can affect the respiratory system.

• To prevent injury from glasses shards and chemical spills.

• To remove germs on hands

• To handle biological samples

Wearing goggles during conducting scientific investigations is to

(a)  

Equipment to manage biological wastes are

• biohazard bag

• sharp waste bin

• biohazard bin

• autoclave

• plastic bag