Lab Safety and
Equipment
Rule 1
Goggles must be worn at
ALL times!
Rule 2
Closed-toe shoes are
REQUIRED!
Rule 3
No Horseplay!!
Rule 4
Never pour
used
chemicals
back into
original
container
Rule 5
ADD ACID!
Always pour acid into
water. Never water
into acid!
Rule 6
Tell your
Teacher!!!
Corrosive
A substance
capable of
destroying
matter
Volatile
Reacts or catches fire readily.
Combustible
Flammable
Toxic
Poison!
Safety Symbols
Knowing these
is crucial for
survival!
Fume Hood
Any chemical that produces fumes
should be used in a fume hood
Eye Wash Station
Safety Shower
Fire Control
Beaker
Not used for measuring
(inaccurate)
Erlenmeyer Flask
Not used for measuring
(inaccurate)
Graduated Cylinder
Used for measuring
Pipette
Used for transferring
Burette
Used for measuring
Petri Dish
Often used for bacterial
cultures
Watch Glass
Helps to prevent
splattering
Bunsen Burner
Thermometer
Laboratory thermometers
typically measure the
temperature in °C.
Mortar and Pestle
Used for grinding solid
into powder
Crucible
Evaporating Dish
Test Tube
Always point away from
yourself and others!
Test Tube Holder
Other Tools
Stir Rod with Rubber Policeman
scalpel
Magnetic Stirrer Retriever
Scoopula