Laboratory safety rules 1

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Laboratory safety rules 1

1. Proper clothings are required for admittance to
   the labs.
2. Long hair and loose clothing must be confined or
   tied back.
3. Visitors are not allowed in the labs. Only
   instructors, Technical Assistants, stockroom
   personnel, students in the scheduled section, and
   students with permission to conduct makeup
   experiments are allowed.
4. Know the locations of fire alarms, fire
   extinguishers, chemical fume hoods, safety
   showers, and emergency eye washes.
5. Notify your T.A. immediately of any injury,
   spill, fire, or explosion.
6. Keep your lab space clean and organized. Books,
   backpacks, jackets, etc. are not allowed in areas
   where chemicals are used.
7. NEVER leave an ongoing experiment unattended.
8. Do not taste anything. If instructed to smell a
   chemical, do so by carefully fanning the top of
   test tube or bottle so that a little of the vapor
   is directed towards your nose.
9. Never remove chemicals from the labs or
   stockrooms without proper authorization.
10. Unauthorized experiments, work, and preparations
    are not allowed! Know and follow the specified
    procedures for each experiment.

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Laboratory safety rules 2

1. Wash your hands and arms with soap and water
   before you leave the lab - even if you have been
   wearing gloves.
2. Always know the hazards and physical and chemical
   properties of the materials used. Read labels
   carefully.
3. Label all containers to avoid errors.
4. Try to dispense only what will be needed. Share
   any excess. Do not waste chemicals. Dispose of
   excess chemicals in appropriate waste containers.
   
5. All glassware and tools must be washed after use.
   
6. Return equipment, chemicals, aprons, and
   protective glasses to their designated locations.
   
7. Dispose of all waste in an appropriate manner.
   Read waste container labels carefully.
8. Do not use flames in the labs unless specifically
   instructed to do so.
9. Wear gloves when appropriate, following proper
   procedures for choosing glove type.
10. Treat every chemical as if it were hazardous!
11. Before leaving the laboratory, ensure that gas
    lines and water faucets are shut off.