lab rules

conduct yourself

responsible

follow all written and verbal instructions carefully

ask if you don’t know

never work alone

or with instruction present

when entering the room

don’t touch anything (chemicals and equipment mostly)

don’t eat or drink

don’t use equipment to hold it either

perform only those in experiments authorized by instructor

can be verbal or written

be prepared for your work in lab

read through the procedures

never fool around in the lab

horse play/jokes/pranks

observe good housekeeping practices

clean and tidy area, can only bring your instructions or WS/reports, no personal items

keep aisles clear

push chair under the desk when not in use

know locations and operating procedures, where appropriate, for ally safety equipment

first aid, eye-wash station, safety shower, fire extinguisher, and fire blanket, fire alarm, and exits are located

always work in a well-ventilated area

use fume hood when working with volatile substances or poisonous vapors. never place your head into the fume hood

be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab

notify the instructor immediately of any unsafe conditions you see

dispose of all chemical waste properly

never mix chemicals in sink drains. sink=water,

soild chemicals, metals, matches, filter paper, and all other insoluble materials to be disposed of in the proper waster containers. (check labels x2)

labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully before use.

set up an use the prescribed apparatus as directed in the lab instructions or by your instructor

Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or preserved specimens

wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments. Clean all work surfaces and apparatus at the end of the experiment. return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area

experiments must be personally monitored at all times

you will be assigned to a lab station to work, do not wander around the room, distract other students, or interfere with others labs

students are never permitted in the science storage rooms or prep areas unless

given specific instruction by their instructor

Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a lab period

containers must be closer, gas valves off, fume hoods off, and any electrical equipment off

when using knives carry them faced down

always cut away from your body, never try to catch falling sharp instruments, only use their handles

If you have a medical condition

check with your physician prior to working in lab

any time chemicals, heat, glassware are used

students wear googles, no exceptions

contact lenses