Conversation
A: Read
Lab Supervisor: Good morning, everyone. Today, we need to review the safety
rules for our lab. Safety is our top priority.
Researcher 1: What are the key rules we must follow?
Lab Supervisor: First, you must wear your lab coat and safety goggles ( ) at all
times. Also, You must wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.
Researcher 2: Are there areas that we mustn't enter?
Lab Supervisor: Yes, you mustn't enter areas marked with this symbol (⛔)
without authorization.
Researcher 3: Can we eat or drink in the lab?
Lab Supervisor: No, you mustn't eat or drink ( ) in the lab to avoid
contamination.
Researcher 1: What about biohazardous chemicals?
Lab Supervisor: Handle them with caution (☣) and use the fume hood. Follow
proper disposal procedures for all chemicals (♻).
Lab Supervisor: Report any spills, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately.
Safety first!
B: Safelty Symbols
These signs/symbols indicate some possible threats in that area. If you see such
symbols, you must be alert and take extra care while working in such a zone. It is
better to be properly instructed to work in areas with these symbols.
Flammable material
Precaution:
Keep away from flames or sparks and heat
source
Corrosive material
Precaution:
Avoid contact with "combustible substances" in
the eyes and clothing. Do not inhale the fumes
Non-ionizing Radiation Hazard
Precaution:
This international symbol indicates that
ionizing radiation is present
Harmful Irritants
Precaution:
Avoid contact with the human body and
inhalation of vapours.
Poison/Poisonous Materials
Precaution:
Avoid any contact with the human body
Explosive Material
Precaution:
Avoid shocks, friction from sparks and fire
Oxidizing Material
Precaution:
Avoid any contact with combustible substances
C. Entry/Working requirement symbols in the lab
These symbols indicate what must be done before entering or working in
the zone. They indicate what personal protective equipment must be used
by personnel intending to do a specific job in a particular area.
Name of the symbol Symbol Indication
Must use protective gloves in
Gloves Required
this area/while you are
working in this area
Must use protective/safety
Safety Glasses Required
goggles in this area/while
your are working in this area
Must use closed-toe shoes in
Safety Shoes Required this area/while you
areworking
Must wear lab coat (apron)
Lab Coat Required
while you are in this area
Protective Clothing Required
Must wear full protective
clothing
Must wear a breathing
Respirator Required
mask/respirator; the presence
of contaminated air
Face/Safety Mask
Must wear face/dust/safety
Required masks
Face Shield Required Must wear face shield while
working
Hair Protection Required Must wear hair protection
before working
Hearing Protection Required
Must wear a hearing
protection device while you
are working
D. Prohibition symbols in the lab
These symbols indicate what actions or objects are not permitted to do or carried
within the specific area. These symbols are usually a figure crossed with a red mark.
Name of the symbol Symbol Indication
Entry is allowed for
Restricted Entry
authorized personnel only
Food and Drink Prohibited
You mustn’t eat or drink
anything in this area
No Open Flame
You mustn’t use an open
flame in this area; the
presence of highly flammable
or temperature-sensitive
materials.
No Electronics
You mustn’t use/take any
electronic devices
GRAMMAR. Must and mustn’t
Must
Use must + the base form of a verb for obligation and rules
• Lean must wear a uniform
• Rita must wear protective gloves
• You must wash your hands before entering the lab.
• You must turn off the equipment after use.
Use mustn’t + the base form of a verb for prohibition
• You must not eat or drink in the laboratory to prevent contamination.
• You mustn’t open the window
• You mustn't touch any chemicals without gloves.
• We mustn't use broken equipment.
• You mustn't ignore or hide any accidents.
I. Fill in the blanks with "must" or "mustn't":
1. You ______ wear safety goggles when working with chemicals.
2. We ______ leave any equipment on overnight.
3. Students ______ label all their samples correctly.
4. You ______ eat or drink in the laboratory.
5. The emergency exit ______ be kept clear at all times.
6. We ______ follow the instructions for each experiment.
7. You ______ forget to record your observations in the lab notebook.
8. Hands ______ be washed after handling any substances.
9. Chemicals ______ be stored in their proper containers.
10. You ______ touch any equipment if you are not trained to use it.
II.Complete the conversation between Bob and Alice in the laboratory.
Alice: Hi, Bob. Are you ready to start the experiment?
Bob: Yes, but we?????..check the safety instructions first.
Alice: Good point. We???? forget to wear our lab coats and safety goggles.
Bob: Absolutely. And we????. label all our samples before we start.
Alice: Also, we????..leave any equipment on after we're done.
Bob: Agreed. We???. follow all the procedures to avoid any accidents.
Alice: Remember, we ???..mix chemicals without knowing their reactions.
Bob: Yes, and we ???? wash our hands before we leave the lab.
Alice: Right. And we???.. report any spills or accidents immediately.
Bob: Okay, let's get started. We????. be careful and stay focused.
Alice: Definitely. Safety first!
III) REWRITE the rules in the section “General Precautions” in the text using
MUST/MUSTN’T to express PROHIBITION. (Re- escribir las reglas de la sección
“Precauciones Generales" en el texto usando MUST/ MUSTN’T para expresar
prohibición).
FOR EXAMPLE:
Don’t eat food or drink in the lab………………….. You MUSTN’T eat food or drink in the lab.
1. Don't forget to wear your lab coat. …………………………………
2. Don't touch any chemicals without gloves. …………………………………
3. Don't leave the Bunsen burner unattended. …………………………………
4. Don't eat or drink in the lab. ………………………………….
5. Don't mix chemicals unless you know the reactions. …………………………
6. Don't use equipment that you haven't been trained to operate. …………………
7. Don't ignore safety signs and warnings. ……………………………
8. Don't leave your workstation messy. ……………………………..
9. Don't dispose of hazardous waste in regular trash bins. …………………………
10. Don't enter the lab without proper safety gear ………………………….
