General Laboratory Policies
- Approved safety goggles or glasses must be worn at all times while working with chemicals, heat or glassware in the laboratory.
- Safety Glasses must have side shields.
- Do NOT alter the goggles by removing vents, cushioning, etc.
- Goggles and glasses may be removed ONLY AFTER ALL chemicals in the laboratory have been closed, are no longer in use and have been properly stored.
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No food or beverage is to be consumed in the laboratories. This includes gum, throat lozenges and chewing on pencils/pens!
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Students are required to wear proper clothing: No tank tops, shorts, short skirts, cropped tops, etc. Pants are recommended.
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Students are required to wear practical full-coverage shoes: No open-toed shoes, no sandals, no high-heeled shoes, etc.
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The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) i.e. gloves, lab apron is recommended.
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Long hair presents a serious fire hazard and must be properly pulled back.
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Know the locations and operating procedures for eyewash fountains and safety showers.
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Students are not to sit on the laboratory benches or on the floor in the laboratories.
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First Aid materials are located in the laboratory and should be used whenever needed.
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No chemicals or apparatus are to be removed from the laboratory.
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All accidents and/or fires must be reported to the instructor immediately.
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Persons involved in any accident which may in any way be more than superficial should report to the University Health Center for proper medical care.
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Broken glassware must never be placed in the trash. Use the disposal boxes provided.
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Trash is to be placed in trash cans, not in the sinks, etc.
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Chemicals must be disposed of in accordance with the instructor’s directions.
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Only authorized work shall be conducted in the laboratory.
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NEVER mouth pipette, always use a pipette bulb.
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Only laboratory students are allowed in the lab. If you must speak with someone not in the laboratory class; please leave the room for the duration of the visit.
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Solo laboratory work is ABSOLUTELY prohibited.
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Students must wash their hands before leaving the laboratory.
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The laboratory work areas are to be left in a clean and orderly condition.