Lab Safety and Equipment

Safety Goggles

Must be worn when working with chemicals, heat, sharp objects, or any substance that can get in your eyes.

Gloves

Required when working with specimens or handling strong chemicals.

Long Hair

Should be tied back to prevent accidents in the lab.

Baggy Clothes/Jewelry

Not allowed in the lab as they can touch heat or chemical sources.

Footwear

Open-toed shoes are prohibited; sneakers must be worn.

Lab Behavior

Be serious, alert, and avoid horseplay in the lab.

Instructions

Read and follow all investigation instructions exactly as written.

Lab Equipment Permission

Do not handle lab equipment without permission; some materials are for teacher use only.

Spills

Notify the teacher immediately if any spills occur.

Food and Drinks

Prohibited in the lab, including gum; wash hands before and after handling materials.

Lab Cleanliness

Keep the lab area clean and free of clutter.

Medical Problems

Notify the teacher of any medical issues like asthma or allergies.

Accidents

Report any accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately.

Safety Equipment

Know the location of all lab safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

Heating Goggles

Goggles must be worn when using heat sources like hot plates and Bunsen burners.

Test Tube Safety

Point heated test tubes away from yourself and others to prevent splashes.

Closed Containers

Never heat liquids in closed containers due to the risk of explosion.

Heated Containers

Use tongs to handle heated containers; never use bare hands.

Mixing Chemicals

Never mix materials for fun; it can create dangerous substances.

Dirty Glassware

Do not use glassware that appears dirty to avoid chemical threats.

Fume Safety

Never inhale fumes directly; use a wafting motion if instructed.

Waste Disposal

Properly dispose of waste; do not put materials down the sink or in regular trash without permission.

Glassware Care

Handle glassware with care and always wear goggles.

Broken Glass

Report broken glassware to the teacher; do not handle it.

Cleanup

Clean up your work area and return equipment to its proper place after investigations.

Test Tube Holder

Used to handle a single test tube for transport or heating.

Thermometer

Instrument for measuring temperature.

Beaker

Glass container for holding, mixing, and heating chemicals.

Stirring Rod

Tool for stirring chemicals.

Bunsen Burner

Heat source in the lab using natural gas.

Retort Stand

Holds objects in place, allowing hands-free operation.

Test Tube Rack

Holds groups of test tubes.

Electronic Balance

Measures the mass of materials.

Flint Striker

Used to ignite the Bunsen burner.

Mortar and Pestle

Grinds chemicals into powder.

Funnel

Filters and adds chemicals without spilling.

Scoopula

Metal scoop for transferring small amounts of solids.

Beaker Tongs

Used to transport hot beakers.

Test Tube Brush

Cleans glassware.

Graduated Cylinder

Accurately measures the volume of liquids.

Eye Dropper

Adds small amounts of chemicals by drops.

Rubber Stopper

Plugs test tubes; can have holes for probes.

Ring Clamp

Attaches to a retort stand to hold objects above a flame.

Test Tube

Used for mixing and heating chemicals.

Hot Plate

Adjustable heat source for experiments.

HHPS

Hazardous Household Products Symbol indicating dangers of chemical products.

Poison Symbol

Indicates a substance that causes immediate damage to an organism.

Flammable Symbol

Indicates a substance that catches fire easily.

Explosive Symbol

Indicates a substance that can explode easily.

Corrosive Symbol

Indicates a substance that can eat through other materials.

Physical Hazards

Chemicals that can detonate, ignite, or cause rapid fire.

Health Hazards

Chemicals that are toxic or may cause serious health issues.

Environmental Hazards

Chemicals that are toxic to aquatic life and harm the environment.