1.2 Your Science Laboratory (Science Form 1 Chapter 1)

1. A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed.
2. In form 1 syllabus, you are expected to know
1. the rules and regulation of a laboratory
2. the apparatus that usually used in a laboratory
3. the hazardous substances in a laboratory and their symbol.

Rules and Safety Precautions in Laboratory.

1. Never enter the laboratory unless a teacher is present.
2. Do not run or play in a laboratory.
3. Do not eat, drink or taste any chemicals.
4. Never smell gases directly.
5. Never use your bare hands to transfer chemicals. Use a spatula instead.
6. Never remove anything from the laboratory without your teacher’s permission.
7. Always follow the teacher’s instructions.