1. Bunsen steps
• 1.Make sure hose connections are
tight
• 2. Don’t catch on fire!! Tie back
hair, loose clothing and no fleece
garments
• 3. Goggles on and wear an apron

2. Bunsen steps
• 4. Ask teacher if the gas is on
• 5. Make sure burner stays in
place and is upright
• 6. Tighten up all clamps and
burner parts

3. Bunsen steps
• 7. Check distance between
flame and glassware (a fist)
• 8. Get teacher approval on
setup
• 9. Have one person be lighter,
the other do the gas

4. Bunsen steps
• 10 Turn down the gas flow
valve at base of burner
• 11. Hold match 2 inches above
burner , turn gas on

5. Bunsen steps
• 12. If it doesn’t light turn gas
off, count to 10 and try again
13. Turn valves inward.
14. Be careful where you put the
match.