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.

ApronAn 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 ExtinguisherA fire extinguisher is used to put out firesP – PullA – AimS – SqueezeS – Sweep

Eyewash StationAn eyewash station is used for flushing chemicals from the eyes.

Eyes must be washed for 15 – 20 MINUTES.

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

Broken-glass BoxA 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?

CompassA compass is used for determining geographic direction.

Graduated Cylinder

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

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

BeakerA 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)

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

CameraA 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 TimerA 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.

PipetteA 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 PlateA hot plate is used as a heat source to heat objects or liquids.

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

MicroscopeA 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.