2. What you need to know Names and use of laboratory equipment
Location of safety equipment
Safety Rules

3. Laboratory Equipment

4. Test Tubes & TT Accessories
USE: to hold, mix, or heat small amounts (Roll tube between palms when mixing liquids.)
Test Tube Holder
Test Tube Rack
USE: to hold or move hot test tubes HOT glass and COLD glass look the same –take care!
USE: to hold or store test tubes during an experiment

5. Graduated Cylinder
Graduated cylinders are used to measure EXACT amounts of liquids.
Measure from the bottom of the meniscus.

6. Microscope Equipment Compound Microscope Slides and Coverslips
USE: to magnify small objects
USE: to hold objects for viewing under the microscope

7. The Most Important Piece of Laboratory Equipment is…….
SAFETY GLASSES

8. HELP!!!

9. EMERGENCY! !
Be sure you can locate these in your classroom.

10. ALWAYS……… Read the directions…
Report accidents or spills to teacher ASAP…
Wear safety glasses…
Wash off with water immediately if you spill on yourself…
Clean equipment by rinsing three times…
Smell chemicals by wafting fumes to nose…
Label containers…
Tie hair back if working with an open flame…
Clean up at the end of lab…

11. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT! Because…
Never eat, drink, or chew gum in the lab…
Never mix unknown chemicals! Check labels…
Never run or throw objects in the lab…
Never touch chemicals with your bare hands...
Never taste chemicals…
Never return used chemicals to stock solutions…
Never leave a hot plate unattended…
Never heat a closed test tube…
Never put chemicals in the sink without permission…

12. BE SAFE!!!
Labs are a fun and interesting way to learn new ideas. Follow the rules to keep everyone safe!