Practical skills are paramount for science students, but learning the basics can be daunting. This instructional film demonstrates the correct and safe procedure for operating fire safety equipment, such as a fire blanket or extinguisher; operating personal safety equipment, such as an eye bath and spills kit; basic techniques such as lighting a Bunsen burner and wafting; taking measurements using a thermometer or measuring cylinder; using a pH meter; and performing dilutions using a volumetric pipette.

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 17, 2015. Worksheet available under Additional info tag.

Fire Safety Equipment --(2:12) -- Credits: Fire Safety Equipment -- (0:19) -- Personal Safety Equipment -- (2:51) -- Credits: Personal Safety Equipment -- (0:18) -- Basic Techniques -- (4:03) -- Credits: Basic Techniques -- (0:19) -- Taking Measurements -- (3:00) -- Credits: Taking Measurements -- (0:18) -- Using a pH Meter -- (1:55) -- Credits: Using a pH Meter -- (0:19) -- Dilution -- (3:57) -- Credits: Dilution -- (0:14).