Laboratory Safety

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 Integrated Science | Strand 1.0 Scientific Investigation | Sub-Strand 1.2 Laboratory Safety (14 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify common hazards and their symbols in the laboratory
• Explain the causes of common accidents in the laboratory
• Describe First Aid measures for common laboratory accidents
• Appreciate the importance of safety in the laboratory

Summary

Before doing any hands-on science, it matters to understand the risks a laboratory carries. This topic covers hazard symbols, the common causes of laboratory accidents, and the First Aid measures that respond to them.