1. Laboratory Safety & Equipment
Foothill Chemistry

2. Lab Safety Video

3. Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing
Wear SAFETY GLASSES all the time when labs are in progress.
No Open -Toed Shoes on Lab Days – No Exceptions
Long Hair Must be Secured
No Loose Fitting Clothing or Scarves
Gloves may be necessary when handling some chemicals
You May Wear an Apron or Lab Coat to Protect Your Clothing (You Must Supply It)

4. Safety Equipment in The Classroom
Fire Blanket
Eye Wash
Shower
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit

5. No No’s Horseplay Food or Drinks Tasting Chemicals
Smelling Chemicals Directly

6. Every Time Read the Lab Instructions
Read the Labels of Any Chemical to be Used
Work Areas should be Kept Clean and Neat
Clean Up at the End of Each Laboratory or Activity
Yes, You Will Be Washing Your Own Glassware
Dispose of Waste Properly – Not Everything Goes Down the Sink

7. Techniques
Wafting, Tilting test tubes away from people, holding heated tube at an angle (not straight up)

9. Laboratory Equipment - Measurement
Triple Beam Balance
Ruler
Graduated Cylinder
Pipette
Burette (Buret)
Thermometer

10. Basic Laboratory Equipment - Experimentation
Test Tube
Test Tube Holder
Test Tube Rack
Bunsen Burner
Ring Stand
Wire Gauze

11. More Basic Lab Equipment
Crucible
Crucible Tongs
Evaporating Dish
Clay Triangle
Watch Glass
Funnel

12. Even More Lab Equipment
Beaker
Erhlenmeyer Flask
Round Bottom Flask
Flat Bottom Flask (Florence Flask)
Filter Flask

13. Because You’ve Been Good