Science Safety Essentials

The video tutorial covers essential safety procedures for science labs in Ossuary schools. It emphasizes the importance of handling chemicals carefully, not working alone, and avoiding food and drinks in the lab. The tutorial also details the location and use of safety equipment like fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and safety showers. It provides guidelines for proper lab conduct, including the use of goggles and appropriate footwear. Additionally, it covers the handling of biological materials, ensuring sterile techniques, and respecting live organisms. The video aims to ensure a safe and effective learning environment in science labs.

Why should you avoid entering storage rooms in the lab?

• They are often locked.

• They are only for teachers.

• They contain dangerous chemicals.

• They are used for storing food.

What is a common item that should not be brought into the lab?

• Notebooks

• Lab coats

• Food and beverages

• Books

What should you do before starting any lab activity?

• Read the lab instructions carefully.

• Ask a friend for help.

• Start experimenting immediately.

• Check your phone for messages.

What should you do if you get a chemical in your eye?

• Cover your eye with a cloth.

• Tell your teacher and use the eye wash station.

• Leave the lab immediately.

• Wash your face with soap and water.

What is the purpose of the fire blanket in the lab?

• To put out small fires.

• To use as a tablecloth.

• To cover someone who has spilled chemicals on themselves.

• To clean up spills.

How should you handle broken glass in the lab?

• Throw it in the regular trash.

• Pick it up with your hands.

• Sweep it up with a dustpan and brush.

• Leave it for the next class.

Where should you plug in electrical equipment like a hot plate?

• Into any available outlet.

• Into the lab bench outlets.

• Into the teacher's desk outlet.

• Into the wall outlets.

What should you do with chemicals after completing a lab?

• Dispose of them as instructed by the teacher.

• Return them to the storage room.

• Pour them down the sink.

• Leave them on the table.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

How should you treat live organisms in the lab?

• With respect and care.

• By teasing them.

• By grabbing them roughly.

• By ignoring them.

What should you always do after handling preserved specimens?

• Ask the teacher for more specimens.

• Leave the lab immediately.

• Store them in your locker.

• Wash your hands thoroughly.