LAB TOOLS ANDSafety Equipment

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.

CompassA compass is used for determining geographic direction.

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

CameraA camera is used for photographic documentation of observations that can be viewed at a later time.

Triple-Beam Balance

A triple-beam balance is used for measuring the mass of an object in grams.

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

Fire ExtinguisherA fire extinguisher is used to put out small fires.P – PullA – AimS – SqueezeS – Sweep

Meter StickA meter stick is used for measuring distance in millimeters and centimeters.

Flask

A flask is used for holding or pouring liquid. (It can be heated).

BeakerA beaker is used for holding, pouring, and measuring liquid. (Measures in milliliters and it can be heated).

Stopwatch or TimerA stopwatch is used for counting time.

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

Safety Goggles

Goggles are used to protect your eyes from chemicals and foreign objects.

Tape Measure

A tape measure is used to measure distance in feet, inches, millimeters, and centimeters.

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

Eyes must be washed for 15 – 20 MINUTES.

MicroscopeA microscope is used to see objects that cannot be seen with an unaided eye.

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

Eyedropper An eyedropper is used for gathering a small amount of liquid and dispensing it one drop at a time(usually made of glass and rubber).

Computer

Computers are used for research and for recording observations.

Hand Lens

A hand lens is used to see tiny details on an object that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

ThermometerA thermometer measures the temperature of solids, liquids, and gases in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Calculator

A calculator is used for making mathematical calculations.

PipetteA pipette is used for gathering a small amount of liquid and dispensing it one drop at a time (usually made of disposable plastic).

Graduated Cylinder A graduated cylinder is used for measuring liquid in milliliters (cannot be heated).

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 that no one gets cut.