LABORATORY
is a special room or building that designed and used for scientific experiments.
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
is a special room or building that designed for chemistry experiments
FEATURES OF GOOD CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
i. Good chemistry laboratory should have Water supply system
ii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Drainage system
iii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Electricity supply
iv. Good chemistry laboratory should have Well ventilated /Large window
v. Good chemistry laboratory should have Door open out ward
vi. Good chemistry laboratory should have Fume chamber
vii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Enough space
viii. Good chemistry laboratory should have First Aid Kit
ix. Good chemistry laboratory should have Fire extinguisher
x. Good chemistry laboratory should have Gas supply
xi. Good chemistry laboratory should have Well illuminated
RULES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
LABORATORY RULE
Is the set of regulation governing practical activities in the laboratory
CATEGORIES OF LABORATORY RULES
Laboratories rules divided into three parts include :-
i. Before laboratory activities
ii. During laboratory activities
iii. After laboratory activities
LABORATORY RULES BEFORE LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
i. Do not enter in the laboratory without the permission or presence of the teacher or laboratory assistant.
ii. Do not wear loose or floppy clothing.
iii. Tie back long hair.
iv. Roll up long sleeves.
v. Do not wear shorts, or walk barefoot or in sandals.
vi. Keep the windows open for proper ventilation.
vii. Master the location of all exits
LABORATORY RULES DURING LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
i. Read instructions carefully before you start any activity
ii. If you do not understand something, ask your teacher before proceeding
iii. Read the labels on reagent bottles carefully to make sure you have the right substance.
iv. Do not interchange labels
v. Do not taste or smell chemicals unless advised on how it should be done
vi. Use the fume chamber when carrying out experiments where harmful gases and vapours are produced
vii. Perform only the intended experiments. Do not set up your own experiments or interfere with
viii. When heating substances, direct the mouth of the test tube away from you or others. Do not point burners or hot substances towards yourself or other people
ix. In case of a gas leak, turn off all the gas taps and open the windows. Leave the room immediately
x. Do not touch any electrical equipment with wet hands
xi. Do not use dirty, cracked or broken apparatus
xii. Turn off any gas or water taps that are not in use. xiii. No chemical or equipment should be removed from the laboratory
xiv. Replace covers and stoppers on the container after you are through with the chemicals
xv. Keep inflammable substances away from naked flames
xvi. Wash off any chemical spillage on your skin or clothes with plenty of clean water
xvii. Do not taste things during experiments
xviii. Report any breakages or accidents to teacher or laboratory assistant immediately. xix. Do not eat, drink in the laboratory
xx. Do not smoke in the laboratory. xxi. Do not play or run in the laboratory
LABORATORY RULES AFTER LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
is a special room or building that designed and used for scientific experiments.
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
is a special room or building that designed for chemistry experiments
FEATURES OF GOOD CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
i. Good chemistry laboratory should have Water supply system
ii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Drainage system
iii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Electricity supply
iv. Good chemistry laboratory should have Well ventilated /Large window
v. Good chemistry laboratory should have Door open out ward
vi. Good chemistry laboratory should have Fume chamber
vii. Good chemistry laboratory should have Enough space
viii. Good chemistry laboratory should have First Aid Kit
ix. Good chemistry laboratory should have Fire extinguisher
x. Good chemistry laboratory should have Gas supply
xi. Good chemistry laboratory should have Well illuminated
RULES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
LABORATORY RULE
Is the set of regulation governing practical activities in the laboratory
CATEGORIES OF LABORATORY RULES
Laboratories rules divided into three parts include :-
i. Before laboratory activities
ii. During laboratory activities
iii. After laboratory activities
LABORATORY RULES BEFORE LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
i. Do not enter in the laboratory without the permission or presence of the teacher or laboratory assistant.
ii. Do not wear loose or floppy clothing.
iii. Tie back long hair.
iv. Roll up long sleeves.
v. Do not wear shorts, or walk barefoot or in sandals.
vi. Keep the windows open for proper ventilation.
vii. Master the location of all exits
LABORATORY RULES DURING LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
i. Read instructions carefully before you start any activity
ii. If you do not understand something, ask your teacher before proceeding
iii. Read the labels on reagent bottles carefully to make sure you have the right substance.
iv. Do not interchange labels
v. Do not taste or smell chemicals unless advised on how it should be done
vi. Use the fume chamber when carrying out experiments where harmful gases and vapours are produced
vii. Perform only the intended experiments. Do not set up your own experiments or interfere with
viii. When heating substances, direct the mouth of the test tube away from you or others. Do not point burners or hot substances towards yourself or other people
ix. In case of a gas leak, turn off all the gas taps and open the windows. Leave the room immediately
x. Do not touch any electrical equipment with wet hands
xi. Do not use dirty, cracked or broken apparatus
xii. Turn off any gas or water taps that are not in use. xiii. No chemical or equipment should be removed from the laboratory
xiv. Replace covers and stoppers on the container after you are through with the chemicals
xv. Keep inflammable substances away from naked flames
xvi. Wash off any chemical spillage on your skin or clothes with plenty of clean water
xvii. Do not taste things during experiments
xviii. Report any breakages or accidents to teacher or laboratory assistant immediately. xix. Do not eat, drink in the laboratory
xx. Do not smoke in the laboratory. xxi. Do not play or run in the laboratory
LABORATORY RULES AFTER LABORATORY ACTIVITIES