Lab safety

Pop quiz time, folks! Let's play a little game of 'Spot the Odd One Out'. Can you tell me which of these items you wouldn't typically find in a scientist's safety kit in the lab? Remember, no cheating!

• A pair of funky sunglasses

• A lab coat

• Safety goggles

• Chemical-resistant gloves

Imagine, what could be the heart-stopping outcomes if you choose to ignore the lab safety rules?

• You might just get a small boo-boo

• You might flunk the lab

• You might get kicked out of the lab

• You might accidentally trigger a zombie apocalypse

Uh-oh! You've accidentally transformed a glass into a zillion tiny pieces in the lab! What's your superhero strategy?

• Instantly teleport the news to the teacher about the tiny mishap.

• Summon a magical broom and start sweeping up the glass like a wizard.

• Use your invincible hands to pick up the glass pieces like a superhero.

• Turn invisible, hoping the teacher will notice and clean it up later like a ninja.

Picture this! You're a globally acclaimed chef about to wield some ultra-sharp utensils. What's the most spectacular method to proceed?

• Unleash your inner samurai and slice those veggies over a sink!

• Like a true maestro, position the objects on an appropriate surface and dive in!

• Pass on the task to your reliable sous chef.

• Channel your inner stuntman, clutch the objects in your hand and slice away!

Picture this! You're a genius scientist, immersed in a thrilling experiment in your state-of-the-art lab. You're on the verge of heating an enigmatic substance in a test tube. Now, where should you point that test tube?

• Towards your fellow scientists, but make sure it's not aimed at you

• Straight at yourself

• Play it safe! Aim it away from both you and your fellow scientists

• Just make sure it's not aimed at your fellow scientists

Ready for a fun challenge? Guess when it's the perfect moment to rock those super cool safety goggles?

• 24/7 in the lab, even during your lunch breaks, because why not?

• Whenever you're in the mood to make a bold fashion statement.

• When there's a chance of liquid doing a surprise splash into your eyes or when you're handling glassware.

Imagine you're in a lab and you decide to ignore all the safety rules. What do you think could possibly happen?

• You might accidentally hurt yourself

• You might flunk the lab

• You might get your lab privileges revoked

• You might unintentionally trigger a zombie apocalypse

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Picture this! You're in a bustling lab, surrounded by bubbling beakers and colorful chemicals. Suddenly, your lab partner yelps - they've accidentally splashed some chemicals in their eyes! What's your immediate course of action?

• Swiftly clean up the chemical mess on the lab table

• Without a second thought, dial 911

• With a sense of urgency, guide them to the eye wash station and notify the teacher simultaneously

• Help them to a chair and try to soothe their panic

Picture this! You're in a room, having a blast, when suddenly...CRASH! You've accidentally shattered a glass. What's your next move? Do you sneakily toss it in the trash without a word?

• Yep, that's my secret ninja move!

• No way, safety first!

Once you've wrapped up your exciting lab experiments, what's the most awesome thing you can do with your lab station?

• Give it a thorough clean, making it shine like a diamond

• Just leave it as it is for the next Einstein

• Chuck everything into the bin, out of sight, out of mind

• Shove everything to one corner, creating your own mini mountain