Lab Safety

Activity 1: Pre-Assessment

1. Name one piece of lab safety equipment. What is it used for?
2. What is one hazard of the lab, and why it is hazardous?
3. Discuss the answers to questions 1 and 2 with the class.

Safety Precautions

• Take care as you move around the lab.
• Wear all appropriate safety equipment.

For this activity, you will need the following:

• Access to the internet or a downloaded version of the safety video
• Lab safety equipment
• Lab safety agreement

Step 1: Locate the following safety equipment and supplies in the lab: first-aid kit, emergency exits, shower, fire extinguisher, eye-wash, waste containers (broken-glass waste), safety glasses bin, gloves, and any other safety equipment and supplies in the lab.

Step 2: Draw a diagram of the lab showing the location of the safety equipment and supplies.

Step 3: Watch the lab safety video. Search online for Lab Techniques & Safety: Crash Course Chemistry #21

Step 4: Review the personal lab safety equipment shown in Figure 1.1.

Assessments

1. Describe what you would do in each of the following situations.
   1. There is a chemical spill in the lab.
   2. A fire starts in the lab.
   3. A beaker breaks in the lab.
2. List personal safety equipment needed to work in the lab.
3. Name one rule that you learned from the video.