Introduction to Biology and Laboratory Rules

What are the examples of biological research fields?

• Botany

• Physiology

• Genetics

• Engineering

• IT consultant

What are the contributions of biology in daily life?

• Medical: family planning, plastic surgery

• Food production: production of cookies

• Pharmaceutical: synthesise vitamin, vaccines, insulin

• Agriculture: Transgenic crops and animals

What are the functions of laboratory personal protective equipment?

• To protect the eyes from hazardous chemical

• To protect against smoke, vapour, dust - that might affect respiratory system

• To handle biological samples

• To prevent injuries from glass shards and chemical spills

• Provide flow of filtered air for a clean work area

What are the methods of disposing substances?

• Dispose sucrose solution into the sink

• Discarding needles into autoclave biohazard plastic bag

• Discarding blood by putting into autoclave biohazard plastic bag

What are the steps to handle general chemical spills?

• Inform your teacher

• Immediately call fire and rescue department

• Prevent the chemical spill from spreading using sand

• Scoop up the chemical spill using appropriate equipment

• Sprinkle sulphur onto the chemimal spill to absorb it

What should you do in case of a fire in the laboratory?

• Exit the lab according to the emergency exit plan

• Stop work immediately, switch off all nearby power sources and unplug all appliances

• Do not panic and stay calm

• Do not recollect your belongings

• Call the fire and rescue department

What are the practices in a biology laboratory?

• Use a lab coat, gloves, safety shoes and goggles when appropriate

• Do not bring irrelevant item in

• Do not work alone in the lab without supervision

• Wash your hands before and after conducting experiment

• Clean your workstation using disinfectant

What should you do when handling glass and chemicals?

• Be cautious when handling hot glassware

• Report any damaged equipment to teachers later

• Keep flammable substances away from fire sources

• Do not touch, taste and smell chemicals directly

What are the steps to handle mercury spills?

• Inform your teacher

• Declare the spill area as a restricted zone

• Sprinkle sand to cover the mercury spills

• Scoop up the mercury spill with protective equipment

What should you do in case of an emergency?

• Inform your teacher

• Call the fire and rescue department

• Remove the victim from the scene

• Give emergency treatment

• Make the place of accident as a restricted area