Laboratory Safety and Equipment

During the course of this class, you will conduct investigations and experiments. Understanding lab safety procedures and the correct way to handle chemicals, equipment, and other materials ensures your safety and the validity of your outcomes. Unsafe lab practices lead to accidents which may be harmful, or which may contaminate your work space and skew your data. In this topic, you will investigate the importance of lab safety and the correct handling of scientific equipment.

Essential Question

• What safety procedures must be followed while conducting scientific investigations?