ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the important safety considerations for students in laboratories. The most common protection against property damage from circuit overloads and overheating is the use of fuses and circuit breakers. All electrical circuits in laboratories are required to be protected by these means. Circuit breakers are more commonly used today instead of fuses in large equipment and houses. To prevent shock, a grounding wire is used. The circuit is then completed to ground, and the fuse in the circuit is blown. This is why many electrical tools and appliances have three-prong plugs. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) can help prevent electrocution. They should be used in any area where water and electricity may come into contact, especially near a sink or basin. The wattage rating should be checked for all bulbs in light fixtures, table lamps and other light sources, to make sure they are the correct rating for the fixture.
