Lab Equipment Safety: Dealing With Accidents

Lab equipment is expensive, and if not used properly it can be dangerous. This video focuses on the safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment. Special emphasis is placed on the prevention of damage to lab equipment, and the prevention of bodily harm. The use of various types of safety equipment found in most school laboratories is stressed. Other terminology includes: glassware, heating materials, chemicals, sharp instruments, safety goggles, lab apron, eyewash station, tongs, and fire extinguisher.