Lab Safety Essentials for Science Experiments

The video emphasizes lab safety, highlighting do's and don'ts for students. It covers wearing protective gear, handling chemicals safely, reporting accidents, and proper lab conduct. Key points include using personal protective equipment, avoiding open-toed shoes, not touching the face after handling chemicals, and using the wafting method to smell chemicals. Students are advised to report spills, avoid pranks, and ensure proper disposal of chemicals. The video concludes with reminders to follow safety protocols for a safe and enjoyable lab experience.

Why is it important to follow lab safety guidelines?

• To ensure a safe and fun learning environment

• To impress the teacher

• To finish the lab quickly

• To avoid getting a bad grade

What type of footwear is appropriate for lab days?

• Closed-toed shoes

• Sandals

• Open-toed shoes

• Flip-flops

What should you do if you need to smell a chemical?

• Use the wafting method

• Inhale deeply

• Avoid smelling it altogether

• Smell directly from the container

What is the first thing you should do if you spill a chemical?

• Leave the lab

• Report it to your lab instructor

• Clean it up yourself

• Ignore it

Why should you avoid using your cell phone during a lab?

• It might get damaged

• It can be a distraction

• It is against school policy

• It can be used to cheat

How should you handle sharp objects like scalpels?

• Handle with caution

• Use them carelessly

• Cut towards your hand

• Avoid using them

What should you use to handle hot glassware?

• A piece of paper

• Tongs or rubber grabbers

• Bare hands

• A towel

What should you do before dumping chemicals down the sink?

• Pour them slowly

• Ask your teacher for permission

• Dump them without asking

• Mix them with water

Why is it important to know the location of the safety shower?

• To wash hands

• To use in case of a chemical spill on the body

• To fill water bottles

• To clean up after a lab

What should you never do with an open flame in the lab?

• Leave it unattended

• Adjust its size

• Use it for experiments

• Use it for heating