explain what safety measures you might take to avoid damaging the microscope, microscope slide, or a living specimen on your microscope stage

The equipments used in the science laboratories require proper handling and safety measures to help the students and researchers to prevent any kind of illness and injury.  

•The following are the safety tips to follow to avoid damaging the microscope, a living specimen on the microscope stage, or a microscope slide:  

•One should use the microscope with two hands and should wear proper lab clothing.  

•One should look at the specimen from the side, not via the eyepiece at the time of turning the low power objective as close as possible to the specimen at the time of the initiation of observations.  

•One should avoid the application of coarse adjustment knob at the time of using the high power objective.  

•One should prevent turning the fine adjustment knob more than a fourth turn to amend the focus at the time of using the high power objective.  

Thus, one should follow precautionary measures while handling microscope and its components.  

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Some of the safety measures one can take to prevent damage to the microscope, microscope slide or living specimen include;

1. Always carry the microscope with two hands

2. Do not touch the microscope lens

3. Clean and store properly after using

Explanation:

1. Microscopes are delicate laboratory equipments and hence, should be handled with care. The proper way to handle or carry a microscope is to place one hand on the arm and the other below the base of the microscope. This will prevent the microscope from hitting something and getting damaged or something falling off.

2. The lens, either the objective or occular, is what makes visibility of any specimen possible. It shouldn't be mishandled by touching it or using inappropriate materials to clean it. A lens cleanser designed for that function should be used.

3. After use, the microscope should be cleaned thoroughly and stored in a dry place. The maintenance of the microscope will improve how long it will last.