Bunsen Burner

Why are we here?

The purpose of this presentation is to ensure that LSAs are well-prepared to assist in the science lab, particularly with handling Bunsen burners.

By attending this session, you'll gain the knowledge to:

• Safely operate and assist students with Bunsen burners

• Identify potential hazards and prevent accidents

• Know how to respond in case of an emergency

• Increased vulnerability, e.g. physical, sensory, cognitive

• Ensures inclusion

• Confidence = reassurance

LSU Students

• Prevent accidents

• Promote responsibility

• Protect the equipment

• Supporting the teacher

• Role-modelling safe behaviour

General

Bunsen Burners

• Before you begin

• What does the hole do?

• Turning it on and off

• Moving a lit Bunsen

• Emergencies

• Safety goggles

• Tie hair back

• Heatproof mat

• Check for damage

• Tidy and prep the area

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Before you begin

What does the hole do?

1. Change to safety flame

2. Turn gas off at tap

3. Blow out remaining flame

Off

1. Holes closed

2. Light match away from bench in hand closest to Bunsen

3. Turn on gas while looking at Bunsen

On

​ Do not blow out flame before turning off the gas!

Emergencies

1. Turn it to the safety flame

2. Turn off the gas

3. Fire blanket beats fire extinguisher

4. Gas off button

​Only move the Bunsen by dragging the base along the heatproof mat

Bunsen burner falling over = public school version of a flame thrower