Lab+Safety

//__**Rules**__// There are many rules to keep you safe in a lab, here are a few of them. 1.No horseplaying (jumping,chasing,throwing). 2.No eating or drinking in the lab. 3.Dispose of materials according to the instructor. 4.Never drink out of lab equipment such as beakers. 5.Keep electrical equipment away from water. media type="file" key="Watch_Video_Lab_Safety_gone_wrong_Teaching_Science_a_1763821841_dpflvhi_0.flv" width="360" height="270"

__//**Symbols**//__

There are also many symbols used in labs to point out what safety precautions should be taken for a particular lab, here are a few of them.

This is the symbol used to convey that radioactive materials or equipment will be used in the lab.

This is the symbol used to convey that flames will be used in the experiment. This symbol would appear if you would be using say a lab burner or match in the experiment.

This symbol is used to convey that you will be using acid or another corrosive chemical in the lab.You would see this in the lab if you were using something like sulfuric acid.

This symbol is used to convey that poisonous chemicals will be used in the lab.You would see this symbol if you were using a chemical such as chlorine,which should not be inhaled.

This symbol is used to convey that use of flammable materials will be used and therefore should not use any flames during the lab.You would see this symbol if the class were using something such as propane, which could cause a fire,explosion if it came into contact with fire.

__//**Equipment**//__ There are many different types of equipment used in a lab, here are a few of them.

This is a beaker and it can be used for just about anything dealing with liquid chemicals. May be used in a lab for say measuring water.

This is a graduated cylinder and it is used to get accurate measurements of liquid volumes. May be used in any lab dealing with liquids.

This is a Florance flask and it is commonly used to boil liquids. May be used in any lab requiring you to boil liquids.

This is a utility clamp and its primary use is to safely secure test tubes or Florance flask. May be used in any lab that requires the use of test tubes or Florance flasks.

This is a crucible and its primary use is for safely containing items that require strong heating. May be used in any lab requiring you to heat a substance to extreme temperatures.

__//**Resources**//__

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