Lab Safety Essentials for First-Year Physics

The video provides a comprehensive overview of lab safety for first-year physics students. It emphasizes the importance of punctuality, outlines rules regarding food, beverages, and scents, and details personal safety measures and equipment use. Emergency procedures, including evacuation routes and reporting protocols, are explained. Students are required to comply with safety rules and complete a safety acknowledgement to participate in labs.

Why is it important to arrive on time for lab sessions?

• To have more time to socialize

• To get the best seat in the lab

• To avoid missing the start of the experiment

• To receive safety instructions

What should you do if you need to take a break during the lab?

• Wait until the lab session ends

• Take a break at your station

• Inform your partners and leave at a convenient time

• Leave without informing anyone

What is the policy regarding scents in the lab?

• Use any fragrance you like

• Use only mild fragrances

• Use unscented or fragrance-free products

• Use strong perfumes to mask lab odors

What type of shoes are recommended for lab sessions?

• Open-toed sandals

• Barefoot

• High heels

• Closed-toed shoes

What should you do if you find broken equipment in the lab?

• Report it to the instructor

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use it carefully

• Try to fix it yourself

How should you report an emergency using a university landline?

• Dial 0 for operator assistance

• Dial 1-1-9

• Dial 9-1-1 directly

• Dial 9-9-1-1

What happens if you do not follow the lab safety rules?

• You will be asked to leave the lab

• You will be given a warning

• You will be given extra work

• You will be fined

What must you complete to participate in the labs?

• A presentation

• A lab safety acknowledgement

• A group project

• A written test

What is the benefit of completing the lab safety acknowledgement form?

• A certificate of completion

• Extra lab time

• Access to a bonus quiz

• A free lab coat

When is the deadline to complete the lab safety acknowledgement?

• Before the first lab

• Before the midterm

• Before the second lab

• Before the final exam