Lab Equipment Use Safety Unit 1 A Lab

Lab Equipment, Use & Safety Unit 1 A

Lab Equipment & Use Bunsen burner Wire gauze Ring stand with rings Utility clamp

Pipestem triangle Test tubes Crucible & lid Beaker

Erlenmeyer flasks Tongs Test tube holder Forceps

Wire brush Funnel Graduated cylinders Scoopula

Well plate Stirring rod Weigh boat Thermometer Mortar and pestle

Lab Safety

General Safety Rules § 1. Always read directions for the experiment BEFORE going into lab! § 2. Never perform an experiment that is NOT authorized by your teacher!

§ 3. Use the safety equipment provided for you! § 4. Never eat or drink in the lab. Never inhale or taste chemicals.

§ 5. Take care not to spill in the lab. If a spill occurs, immediately tell your teacher. Do NOT pour chemicals or other substances into the sink of in the trash without your teacher’s consent.

§ 6. Tie back long hair, take off dangling jewelry. Do not wear extra baggy clothing. § 7. Know the locations of the safety shower, eye wash, fire extinguisher, and fire blanket.

Hearting & Fire Safety § 1. Maintain a clean & orderly work area. § 2. Never, ever reach across an open flame! § 3. Heat test tubes with the open end pointing away from you or others

§ 4. Never heat a liquid in a sealed container. § 5. Remember that heated glass looks the same as cool glass, use caution. § 6. If a fire breaks out or if your clothing catches on fire, smother it with the fire blanket or roll on the ground.

Working Safely in the Lab § 1. Use materials from § 2. Do NOT return properly labeled chemicals to stock containers. Read bottles! Discard extra labels carefully chemicals as your before using teacher directs. chemicals.

§ 3. When diluting acids, ALWAYS add acid to water! § 4. Do not use the sink to dispose of matches or other solid materials. § 5. Do not bring backpacks, coats, or other personal items into the lab.

§ 6. When done, always clean up your lab area. § 7. Make sure the water and gas turned off. § 8. Wash your hands before leaving the lab.