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Handling Glassware

These movies are related to the safe handling of laboratory glassware. They include not putting glassware on the edge of a lab bench, not heating cracked glassware, not touching hot glass, creating a vacuum safely, and making separatory funnel protectors.


It is important to handle glassware with care. Breaking glassware in a laboratory can result in cuts caused by the sharp shards and in spilled chemicals presenting a variety of hazards.

These movies and images can be assembled into a number of different sequences for testing students. The students might then be asked to spot errors or select correct procedures. The movies and images can also be used to construct safety tips for handling laboratory glassware.


Glassware on Edge of Lab Bench is Dangerous


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This movie shows glassware along the edge of the lab bench being knocked off and broken.

Do Not Heat Cracked Glassware


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Cracked glassware will leak and may break if heated.

Hot Glass can be Dangerous


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Hot glass, which ignites a match, looks just like cold glass.

Creating a Vacuum by Connecting to a Vacuum Pump


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Use a vacuum pump to establish a vacuum. Test for a vacuum.

Making Separatory Funnel Protectors


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Short pieces of tubing are placed on a ring stand ring to protect the separatory funnel