DO’s and DON’Ts in a LABORATORY

Students should not be allowed to touch any chemicals or lab equipment unless they are instructed to do so.

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Apply cold water immediately to the beaker after being heated

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Students should work in the science lab in the absence of their teachers.

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Students must follow all the written and verbal instructions when conducting the science experiment. In case they do not follow anything, they must clear it first.

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You may wear fancy clothes inside the laboratory.

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It is very important to be alert and be cautious when in the science laboratory. Eating, drinking, playing pranks, using mobile phones, or listening to music are allowed.

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Before using any chemicals, read the label carefully. When mixing chemicals or conducting the experiment, keep the test tube containing the chemical away from your face, mouth, and body.

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Unused chemicals should be put back in the original bottle. Disposing them to the sink is dangerous.

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Students must be made to wear safety goggles, lab coats, and shoes in the science laboratory. Loose clothes, sandals, and open hair should be a strict NO in school science labs.

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Keep your work area tidy and clean up any spills, including water, on the floor.

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