Laboratory Safety and Procedures

The video covers essential lab safety and ethical guidelines for students. It emphasizes proper lab attire, behavior, equipment handling, and cleanliness. Emergency procedures, fieldwork, and animal handling are discussed, along with respectful dissection practices. The video concludes with an introduction to a lab safety activity.

What is the primary reason for wearing goggles in the lab?

• To avoid getting dust in your eyes

• To look stylish

• To protect your eyes from chemicals

• To match the lab coat

Why should you avoid wearing baggy clothing in the lab?

• It is not fashionable

• It might get caught in equipment

• It is uncomfortable

• It can cause you to trip

What should you do if you spill a chemical in the lab?

• Leave the lab immediately

• Inform the teacher and follow their instructions

• Clean it up immediately without telling anyone

• Ignore it and continue working

What is the correct procedure if a chemical gets into your eyes?

• Rub your eyes vigorously

• Use the eye wash station for 15 minutes

• Close your eyes and wait for help

• Wipe your eyes with a cloth

Why is it important to know the location of the fire extinguisher?

• To impress your classmates

• To use it as a weight for exercises

• To use it as a doorstop

• To put out fires quickly and safely

What should you do before bringing samples back to the lab from the field?

• Bring back only animal samples

• Collect as many samples as possible

• Ignore any rules about sample collection

• Check with your teacher

Why is it important to respect wildlife during fieldwork?

• To ensure they follow you

• To collect more samples

• To make friends with animals

• To avoid legal issues

What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with a dissection?

• Watch others and take notes

• Ask for an alternative activity

• Continue with the dissection anyway

• Leave the lab without telling anyone

What is the correct way to handle sharp instruments during a dissection?

• Use them as a pointer

• Hold them loosely

• Cut towards your body

• Cut down and away from your body

Why is it important to wear gloves during a dissection?

• To avoid leaving fingerprints

• To protect your hands from preservatives

• To keep your hands warm

• To look professional