Navigating Physics Lab Safety

The video begins with an introduction and interviews with school staff about lab safety. It then provides an overview of basic lab safety equipment, such as safety showers, fire blankets, and extinguishers, explaining their specific uses. The video concludes with safety tips unique to high school physics classrooms, including the use of impact-resistant goggles and precautions when working with electric circuits.

What is the primary use of a safety shower in a lab?

• To extinguish fires

• To wash away corrosive liquids

• To clean lab equipment

• To provide drinking water

Which piece of equipment would you use if a person catches fire in the lab?

• Fire extinguisher

• Fire blanket

• Safety shower

• First-aid kit

What should you do if your lab partner is exposed to corrosive liquids?

• Use the safety shower

• Use the first-aid kit

• Use the fire blanket

• Use the fire extinguisher

What should you do to ensure the safety shower is working properly?

• Test it regularly

• Clean it daily

• Use it for practice

• Check the water temperature

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the main danger to your eyes in a physics lab?

• Chemical splashes

• Bright lights

• Projectiles

• Electric sparks

What type of goggles should you wear in a physics lab?

• Chemical splash goggles

• Impact resistant goggles

• Sunglasses

• Safety glasses

What should you do before making adjustments to an electric circuit?

• Call the teacher

• Disconnect the battery

• Switch off the current

• Wear rubber gloves

What is the risk of connecting the positive and negative ends of a battery directly with a wire?

• The wire will get dangerously hot

• The battery will explode

• The battery will lose charge quickly

• The circuit will not work

How should you unplug electrical equipment?

• By pulling the cord

• By using a tool

• By grasping the plug

• By switching off the power

Where can you find additional lab safety resources?

• From the teacher

• In the video description

• On the classroom wall

• In the lab manual