TOPIC-02 INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY PRACTICE
Laboratory is a special room that has been designed and equipped for carrying out scientific experiments for the purposes of study or Research.
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Laboratory is a working room for scientists
Examples of Laboratories are;
- Clinical laboratory
- Physics laboratory
- Biology laboratory
- Chemistry laboratory
Laboratory rules
Are the guidelines to be followed in the laboratory in order to reduce risks of accidents
The following are some of the physics laboratory rules.
- Donโt enter the laboratory without permission from your teacher or laboratory assistance.
- Never fight in the laboratory
- Do not eat or drink in the laboratory
- Do not run or play in the laboratory
- Do not use laboratory container for drinking or storing food
- Wash your hands with soap before you leave the laboratory
- Donโt perform any experiment in the laboratory without permission from your teacher or laboratory assistance.
- All exits must be clear of abstraction/ obstacle.
- Any damages that may occur must be reported immediately to the laboratory attendant technician.
- All damaged or broken apparatus must be well deposited to a proper place.
- Never use your free hand to hold hot objects.
- Replace immediately the cover or stopper of the particular chemical soon after use.
- After experimenting, clean the bench and leave it dry and well arranged.
- All connections must be checked by laboratory attendant/technician in case of electrical experiments.