Lab Tools and Safety Equipment

Preventative Safety Equipment Helps to prevent accidents from happening in the science lab Give me examples of Preventative Safety Equipment.

Safety Goggles Goggles are used to protect your eyes from chemicals and foreign objects.

Apron An apron is used for protecting clothing from stains, chemicals, and other contaminants.

Gloves Gloves are used to protect hands from stains, chemicals, and other contaminants.

Emergency Safety Equipment Used to minimize the result of accidents in the lab after they occur Give me an example of an emergency that can occur in the lab and tell me what I could use if that emergency occurs.

Fire Extinguisher A fire extinguisher is used to put out fires P – Pull A – Aim S – Squeeze S – Sweep

Eyewash Station An eyewash station is used for flushing chemicals from the eyes. Eyes must be washed for 15 – 20 MINUTES.

Fire Blanket A fire blanket is used for putting out small fires or fires on a person.

Broken-glass Box A broken-glass box is where all the broken glass is placed so nobody can get cut.

First Aid Kit A collection of supplies and equipment used if injury occurs in the lab. What do you think you might find in the first aid kit?

Science Lab Tools Equipment used when conducting science experiments in the lab. Can you give me an example of a lab tool?

Compass A compass is used for determining geographic direction.

Graduated Cylinder A graduated cylinder is used for measuring liquid in milliliters (Cannot be heated).

Test Tube A test tube is used for holding small amounts of liquid (can be heated)

Beaker A beaker is used for holding, pouring, and measuring liquid. (measured in milliliters and it can be heated)

Flask A flask is used for holding or pouring liquid. (It can be heated)

Funnel A funnel is used for guiding liquid into a separate container so it does not spill.

Camera A camera is used for photographic documentation of observations that can be viewed at a later time.

Computer/ Laptop Computers are used for research and recording observations.

Science Journal A place to store information collected from daily assignments, labs, and experiments. Why do you think we keep a science journal?

Calculator A calculator is used for making mathematical calculations.

Triple-Beam Balance A triple-beam balance is used for measuring the mass of an object in grams.

Thermometer A thermometer measures temperature of solids, liquids, and gasses in Celsius or Farenheit.

Meter Stick A meter stick is used for measuring distance in millimeters and centimeters.

Stopwatch or Timer A stopwatch is used for counting time within a single moment.

Tape Measure A tape measure is used to measure distance in feet, inches, millimeters, and centimeters.

Pipette A pipette is used for gathering a small amount of liquid and dispensing it one drop at a time (usually disposable plastic).

Eyedropper An eyedropper is used for gathering a small amount of liquid and dispensing it one drop at a time. (usually glass and rubber)

Hot Plate A hot plate is used as a heat source to heat objects or liquids.

Tongs Tongs are used for holding or moving hot glassware like flasks, test tubes, beakers.

Microscope A microscope is used to see objects that cannot be seen with an unaided eye.

Hand Lens A hand lens is used to see tiny details on an object that are difficult to see.