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Lesson 1 Lab Safety

  Safety First

Although a substance may have potential dangers, it is how you handle it that will ultimately decide its impact.


B1.20 Students watching chemicals burst into flames
While most chemicals that will be used in a high school laboratory are relatively harmless, there are some chemicals that may have associated hazards or can become dangerous when mixed with other chemicals. Hazards can be reduced though if you demonstrate safe practices in the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in the laboratory and at home.

  Virtual Lab

Lab Safety Simulation © ncbionetwork 


Please view this simulation to apply lab safety techniques to a “real” lab situation.

Click on the procedures tab to continue.
  1. Click on the play icon to open the virtual lab. Print students can access the interactive in the Online Resources for Print Students section of their online course.
  2. Type in your first and last name.
  3. Click on the submit button.
  4. Select a character.
  5. Click “NEXT” to continue.
  6. Read the dialogue and then click “NEXT.”
  7. Follow the directions found in the simulation.

  Review Quiz

Work through this quick quiz to test your understanding of safe lab procedures.