Sometimes laboratory experiments can get out of hand. Sometimes they can even cause harm. Knowing basic first aid is an essential aspect of lab safety. Each lab should be equipped with proper safety equipment to avoid larger issues, as well as first aid kits just in case. Readers will learn about the different types of safety equipment, such as safety showers and eyewash stations, found in labs and how to use each one properly. Photographs and diagrams help readers identify each type of equipment, while fact boxes provide readers with fun information about science.