Lab Equipment Safety: Care of the Microscope

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of handling microscopes with care to prevent damage. It instructs students to use both hands when carrying a microscope, ensuring one hand is always under the base. The video advises against placing microscopes on the edge of tables and highlights the correct use of the coarse adjustment knob only with low power objectives to avoid damaging slides and lenses. It concludes with general safety tips and encourages listening to teachers for further instructions.

What could happen if you use the course adjustment with high power objectives?

What should you do if you are unsure about microscope safety instructions?