Essential Lab Safety Practices

The video tutorial covers the importance of lab safety, explaining what a lab is and the rules to follow to ensure safety. It emphasizes the need to follow instructions, use protective gear, and handle materials carefully. The video concludes with a news report highlighting the consequences of neglecting lab safety.

What is a lab according to the video?

• A place for social gatherings

• A place for sports activities

• A place for cooking

• A place for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the first rule mentioned for lab safety?

• Keep the lab clean

• Do not eat in the lab

• Follow instructions

• Wear protective gear

What should you do if you don't understand an instruction in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Guess what it means

• Do the opposite

• Ask questions

What type of clothing should be avoided in the lab?

• Bright clothing

• Dark clothing

• Tight clothing

• Loose clothing

What should you do with broken glass in the lab?

• Leave it on the floor

• Throw it in the regular trash can

• Use a broom or ask an adult for assistance

• Pick it up with bare hands

Why is it important to wear goggles in the lab?

• To see better

• To match your outfit

• To protect your eyes from potential harm

• To look cool

What should you do if a chemical gets in your eyes?

• Rub your eyes

• Wait for it to go away

• Use the eye wash station or lab shower

• Ignore it

What should you avoid doing in the lab to prevent cross-contamination?

• Eating or drinking

• Walking

• Talking

• Writing

What is the correct way to smell a chemical in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Directly sniff it

• Waft it

• Taste it

What happened to the students in the news story at the end of the video?

• They were praised for their work

• They were given extra credit

• They won a science competition

• They were hospitalized due to a lab accident