Science Laboratory Safety Rules

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Science Laboratory Safety Rules
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Safety Apparel (What to wear?)

• Always wear protective eyewear for eye and face
  protection. (splash, dust, or fumes)

• Always wear shoes in the lab. Shoes must
  COMPLETELY cover the foot.
• (no sandals or open-toed shoes allowed).

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Safety Apparel

• Always wear a chemical-resistant plastic apron in
  the laboratory.

• No loose clothing in the lab, such as shirts or
  blouses with oversized sleeves.

• Long hair must be pinned up or otherwise
  restrained.

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Safety Environment

• No food or drink in the lab.

• Bring only necessary items to the lab station.
  Clutter increases the chance of Accidents! Store
  purses, bookbags, etc. at desk.

• Trash cans are for PAPER TRASH ONLY! No glass or
  metal in trash cans! If you break something,
  notify the instructor immediately. DO NOT TRY TO
  CLEAN UP BROKEN GLASS YOURSELF.

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Safety Environment

• Dispose of chemicals according to the written or
  verbal instructions for each chemical. NEVER put
  chemicals in the trash cans or glass disposal
  containers.
• In the event of a chemical spill, notify your
  instructor or the lab supervisor for directions.

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Safe Work Habits

• - Never put anything in your mouth while in the
  lab! Do not touch chemicals! ALWAYS wash your
  hands before leaving the lab.

• Take only what you need from a container of
  reagent. DO NOT return the excess to the
  container! Share the excess or inform lab
  instructor.

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Safe Work Habits

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions EXACTLY
  during all experiments. DO NOT conduct any
  unauthorized experiments!!

• When pouring, keep the container BELOW eye level.

• NEVER LEAVE A LIT BURNER UNATTENDED!!!

• NEVER leave a potentially dangerous situation
  (such as a reaction in progress) unattended.

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Emergency Planning

• In the event of any accident or injury, NO MATTER
  HOW MINOR, notify the lab instructor

• Learn the locations of all safety equipment--fire
  extinguishers, eyewash stations, showers, and
  fire blankets.

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Other Lab Rules

• Always clean your work space before leaving the
  lab. Wipe the bench top with a clean, damp paper
  towel.

• Return all equipment in the same condition that
  you received it!

• Make sure all electrical equipment is turned off
  and unplugged, all water taps, gas and vacuum
  outlets are turned off before you leave the lab!