Safety must be an essential part of all your science studies. Your safety and the safety of your classmates and your teacher are of the highest importance. Safety depends on your awareness, knowledge, and action. Working in the science laboratory involves taking precautions and minimizing hazards.
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When you conduct a science experiment you must read the procedures all the way through to make sure you understand them. As you read the procedures, carefully note of any "caution" boxes containing specific safety warnings.
Be aware of hazard symbols in substances/materials you are using the science laboratory
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is another system of easy-to-see warning symbols on hazardous materials. There are eight symbols designed to help warn and protect people who use hazardous materials at work.
Read pages 6-9 and complete the following questions on the "Check and Reflect" on page 11- #1,2,3,5 and 6
Next: You are now ready to move on to complete section A1.2