Lab Safety Lesson 2: Safety Equipment

In this lesson, we'll talk about safety equipment found in the lab. These items may help you save a life - if and when - an accident occurs.
• Safety shower and eye wash station
• Fire extinguisher
• Fire blanket
• First aid kit
• Evacuation route
• Chemical fume hood

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