Lab Equipment Safety: Dealing With Accidents

The video tutorial covers the importance of accident prevention in science labs and outlines the steps to take if an accident occurs. It emphasizes the need to inform a teacher immediately and describes the use of safety equipment like fire extinguishers and eyewash stations to handle emergencies. The tutorial concludes with a summary of essential safety equipment available in the classroom.

What is the first action you should take if an accident occurs in the lab?

• Leave the classroom

• Inform your teacher

• Try to handle it yourself

• Use the nearest safety equipment

Which piece of equipment is used to extinguish a larger fire in the lab?

• First aid kit

• Eyewash station

• Safety shower

• Fire extinguisher

In case of a small fire, what might your teacher use to put it out?

• A large bucket of water

• A fire blanket

• A small amount of water

• A broom

What should you do if you get a chemical in your eye?

• Ignore it

• Rub your eyes

• Tell your teacher and use the eyewash station

• Use a tissue to wipe it

What is the purpose of an eyewash station in a science lab?

• To wash hands

• To store safety goggles

• To remove dirt or harmful chemicals from eyes

• To clean lab equipment