🔬 Part 1: Lab Safety Knowledge

1. Which of these is the MOST important reason for wearing safety goggles in the lab?

They make you look like a scientist

They protect your eyes from chemical splashes

They help you see better

They keep dust out of your hair

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

Clean it up yourself immediately

Tell your teacher straight away

Ask a friend to help you clean it

Ignore it if it's only a small spill

3. Which of these items should NEVER be brought into a science laboratory? (Select all that apply)

Food and drinks

Safety goggles

Mobile phones

Loose jewellery

Lab coats

Open-toed shoes

4. This hazard symbol means the substance is:

(Teacher will show flammable symbol during class)

Poisonous

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

⚠️ Part 2: Hazard Identification

5. Complete this important lab safety rule:

Never mix _________________ substances together, as this could cause dangerous reactions.

6. List three pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that should be worn in a science laboratory:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

7. Your friend is about to touch a hot beaker with their bare hands. Describe what you would do and explain why:

8. Explain why it's important to tie back long hair before starting a lab experiment:

🚨 Part 3: Safety Scenarios

9. You notice a classmate has spilled water near electrical equipment. What are TWO immediate actions you should take?

Action 1: ________________________________________________

Action 2: ________________________________________________

10. Create your own lab safety rule that wasn't mentioned in class. Explain why this rule is important:

My safety rule: ________________________________________

11. Safety Pledge: Complete this sentence to show your commitment to lab safety:

I promise to follow lab safety rules because ________________________

________________________________________________________________

Lab Safety Essentials

Lab Safety Essentials

🔬 Part 1: Lab Safety Knowledge

⚠️ Part 2: Hazard Identification

🚨 Part 3: Safety Scenarios

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