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2 A SCIENCE
LABORATORY
 1.2 Science Laboratory
1. A science laboratory is a room or a
building in which scientific investigations
are carried out.
2. Students carry out scientific
investigations or experiments during
science lessons in science laboratories.
3. There are rules and safety precautions
that must be followed by the students in
order to avoid accidents.
 Laboratory Safety Rules and Precautions
1. You should only enter a science laboratory with your
teacher’s permission.
2. You must not bring food and drinks into the science
laboratory.
3. You are not allowed to enter the preparation rooms
and stores.
4. You must not take out apparatus and chemicals must
only be used for the purpose instructed by the teacher.
5. Materials must be handled correctly, for example,
bottles should not be carried by the neck.
6. You must not taste any chemicals unless your teacher
instructs you to do so.
7. You must always check the label on the bottle to
make sure that you are using the correct chemical.
8. Should a chemical accidentally come into
contact with your mouth, you should spit it
out and wash you mouth with plenty of
water.
9. Should a chemical come into contact with
you skin or clothing, wash thoroughly with
water.
10. You should not play in the laboratory.
11. You should not play with apparatus and
chemicals.