Lyra Nicole N.

Talidong MLS 1-A

Chem2a- Laboratory Safety Activity

Non-compliance Countermeasures
1. People inside the laboratory are not PPE should be worn when entering the
wearing complete proper PPE attire. laboratory to be safe to any hazardous incident
that may occur and to protect one’s self from
hazardous
chemicals that may cause infections.
2. The laboratory is messy; there’s food, To prevent mishaps, they need to clean up the
spilled chemicals and shattered glasses chemical spills. The MSDS should be read and
littered on the floor. followed for proper trash disposal. Wear safety
gear when cleaning. As well as food should not be
eaten and taken inside the lab as it may be
contaminated with harmful toxins.
3. Evan is drinking inside the laboratory. He must be informed that drinks are not allowed
inside the lab since it could be contaminated with
other harmful substances.
4. Sarah and Lindsey are having a Make sure the Bunsen burner is off if no one is
conversation while dissecting a frog. using it. Explain what happened to the instructor.
Lindsey isn't aware that her hair is caught Don't forget that to focus entirely on doing tests,
on fire because of the Bunsen burner that we must refrain from talking about things that
had not been turned off. aren't necessary while inside the lab.
5. The scissor is left inside the Electric Someone needs to turn off the main power
Socket. source of the room before taking it out as the
scissor is a good conductor since it is made of
metal.
6. Savannah is ingesting something harmful Everybody needs to keep an eye out for one
or toxic beverage. another and alert the teacher if something
bad happens. Always read the label, somebody
should stop Savannah and inform her that it is
toxic, and she should be sent to the hospital to
prevent further harm and have the harmful
toxins she swallowed removed from her body.
7. There is a snake freely wandering inside Everyone should be aware of mishaps and inform
the laboratory. the instructor of what happened. The snake
should be taken to its proper place by those from
the animal control agency or professional
authority.
8. There is a wet unplugged wire on the The laboratory does not permit the continuous
sink. use of extension cords. Before turning off the
faucet and removing the wire, in case that there
is electricity in the water, it is a good practice to
put on personal protective equipment such as
insulating rubber gloves to prevent electric
shocks.
9. Fredy is being playful. He is trying to pop Minimize movement and other forms of potential
the paper bag that would disturb others. disturbances so others can concentrate well in
the experiment. Always remember how to
properly behave inside the laboratory and
 respect each other.
10. Will is listening to music that he cannot Someone should approach Will and tell him he
hear if something bad happens inside the should not use headphones inside the laboratory
laboratory. because he would not be aware what is
happening, and he might get hurt as well as the
others.