Night of the Living Lab

When the moonlight hits the lab benches and strange vapors rise from the flasks, remember this: it’s not only the ghosts that cause trouble. Follow these eight rules and you’ll keep both your experiments and your soul intact.

1. Dress for Defense, Not Disaster: Always wear your lab coat, gloves, goggles, and closed-toe shoes. Loose sleeves or uncovered skin make you an easy target for spills and burns.
2. Label Everything, or Risk the Unknown: Never leave a container without a label. What looks like harmless water might be something far more dangerous. Clear labels keep everyone safe and prevent unwanted surprises.
3. Beware of the Flame: Open flames may seem harmless until you turn your back. Always tie back long hair, keep papers and chemicals away, and make sure the burner is off before you walk away.
4.  Don’t Eat or Drink Among the Potions: Food and lab work never belong together, even sealed containers can collect residue from the air. Keep your snacks far from your experiments unless you want your lunch with a side of contamination.
5. Clean the Scene Before You Leave: A messy lab invites disaster. Wipe up spills, wash your equipment, and put everything back in its place. The ghosts of old experiments like to linger where clutter lives.
6. Handle Chemicals with Care and Respect the Warnings: Always read labels and safety sheets before you start mixing and never combine chemicals unless your experiment requires it. One wrong reaction can turn a quiet evening into a horror story.
7. Know the Safety Sanctuaries: Before you begin, take a moment to find the eyewash stations, safety showers, and fire extinguishers. When something goes wrong, every second matters.
8. Never Work Alone: No scientist should face the lab alone after dark. Have a partner nearby who can help if something goes wrong. It’s safer, and you’ll have someone to share the ghost stories with.

Final Warning

When the lights flicker and the lab grows quiet, remember that safety isn’t superstition. It’s what keeps the spirits at rest. Follow the rules, respect the science, and you’ll make it safely through the night.