Maintain safe working practices in the production laboratory.

Maintenance should include

  • locating and using laboratory safety equipment
  • identifying potential hazards in the laboratory
  • demonstrating safe work habits with each type of equipment and material
  • adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as required by the teacher.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the risks of unsafe behavior in the laboratory?
  • How would safety rules help prevent these risks?
  • How should one respond to an emergency in the laboratory?