Lab safety and equipment. Why is it so important before you start an experiment? I can tell you in this blog. On lab safety, it is important to be safe so you can’t get maimed or in other words seriously hurt. Safety goggles protect your eyes when a chemical’s gas poofs up. You always pull your hair back so your hair won’t accidentally get caught on fire. Always pour the acid into the water or there might be a chemical reaction. Don’t eat or drink chemicals and when you need to smell one, don’t put your nose over the test tube, but waft the smell toward you. Dry your hands before you touch anything electronic, because who would want to get shocked? If you drop a glass test tube, don’t bend over and pick it up with your hands, use a broom and the pan. Wash off anything that gets on your skin, really fast if it starts burning. Well, that’s the main rules in lab safety. Have fun and be safe!