Student Safety Contract

What does purpose number 5 stand for in General Rules?

Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in laboratory. Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for food or beverages.

What does purpose number 6 stand for in General Rules?

Perform only those experiments authorized by the instructor. Never do anything in the laboratory that is not called for in the laboratory procedures or by your instructor. Carefully follow all instructions both written and oral. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

What does purpose number 8 stand for in General Rules?

Never fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.

What does purpose number 11 stand for in General Rules?

Know the locations and opening procedures, know where all safety equipment is including first aid kit, eye-wash station, safety shower, fire extin-guiser, and fire blanket. Know where the fire alarm and exits are located.

What does purpose number 19 stand for in General Rules?

Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period; containers must be closed, gas valves turned off, fume hoods turned off, and any electrical equipment turned off.

What does purpose number 25 stand for in Clothing?

Dress properly for lab activities. Long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are hazardous. Long hair must be tied back and dangling jewelry and loose or baggy clothing must be secured. Shoes must completely cover the foot, no sandals allowed.

What does purpose number 27 stand for in Accidents and Injuries?

Report any accidents (spill, breakage, etc) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the instructor immediately, no matter how trivial it may appear.

What does purpose number 29 stand for in Accidents and Injuries?

If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water from the eyewash station or safety shower for atleast 20 minutes. Notify the instructor immediately.

What does purpose number 31 stand for in Handling Chemicals?

All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructor to do so. The proper technique for wafting chemical vapors will be demonstrated to you.

What does purpose number 33 stand for in Handling Chemicals?

Never return unused chemicals to their original containers.

What does purpose number 38 stand for in Handling Chemicals?

Never remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area.

What does purpose number 41 stand for in Handling Glassware and Equipment?

Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass. Place broken or waste glassware in the designated glass disposal container.

What does purpose number 50 stand for in Heating Substances?

Never leave a lit burner unattended. Never leave anything that is being heated or is visibly reacting unattended. Always turn the burner or hot plate off when not in use.

What does purpose number 53 stand for in Heating Substances?

Never look into the container that is being heated.