Team:ULaVerne Collab/safety
SAFETY
Biology Lab Safety Rules
- Think responsibly and always think SAFETY
- Avoid working in the laboratory unsupervised, especially when working with hazardous chemicals.
- Eating and drinking is NOT permitted in the laboratories. All food and drink MUST be left outside the lab.
- ALWAYS leave the lab cleaner than you found it! Wipe down bench and other lab surfaces. Always assume that
spilled material are dangerous.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling toxic materials and when leaving the lab.
- Know the locations of all available safety equipment (eye wash, fire extinguisher, safety shower, first aid, and phone & exit).
- Keep alert to unusual and/or unpleasant odors and notify instructor immediately.
- Know where to evacuate in case of a fire or earthquake. Exit building using the stairwell.
- Think responsibly and always think SAFETY
- Avoid working in the laboratory unsupervised, especially when working with hazardous chemicals.
- Eating and drinking is NOT permitted in the laboratories. All food and drink MUST be left outside the lab.
- ALWAYS leave the lab cleaner than you found it! Wipe down bench and other lab surfaces. Always assume that
spilled material are dangerous.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling toxic materials and when leaving the lab.
- Know the locations of all available safety equipment (eye wash, fire extinguisher, safety shower, first aid, and phone & exit).
- Keep alert to unusual and/or unpleasant odors and notify instructor immediately.
- Know where to evacuate in case of a fire or earthquake. Exit building using the stairwell.
Personal Protection Rules
- Always wear eye protection (safety goggles or safety glasses) when necessary in specific labs.
- Contact lenses should NOT be worn in lab.
- Shorts or short skirts are NEVER allowed to be worn in lab.
- Cropped pants or longer shorts/skirts must come to mid calf.
- Lab coats are required at ALL times.
- Do NOT wear clothing with loose sleeves or loose jewelry in lab.
- Closed toe shoes must ALWAYS be worn in labs.
- Long hair must be tied back.
- Always wear eye protection (safety goggles or safety glasses) when necessary in specific labs.
- Contact lenses should NOT be worn in lab.
- Shorts or short skirts are NEVER allowed to be worn in lab.
- Cropped pants or longer shorts/skirts must come to mid calf.
- Lab coats are required at ALL times.
- Do NOT wear clothing with loose sleeves or loose jewelry in lab.
- Closed toe shoes must ALWAYS be worn in labs.
- Long hair must be tied back.
Chemical & Equipment Handling Rules
- Discard all biohazards materials in biohazard containers.
- Broken glassware should be discarded in special glass disposal containers located in all labs. A brush or dustpan is
available to clean up broken glassware.
- Be aware of HOT surfaces and liquids (Bunsen burners, hot plates, water baths, etc.)
- Read chemical labels before removing any of the contents and observe any precautions listed.
- Never remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area unless pre-approved by the instructor.
- Examine glassware and equipment for any damage before use. Report any damage to instructor immediately.
- DO NOT use equipment if you are not properly trained.
- Discard all biohazards materials in biohazard containers.
- Broken glassware should be discarded in special glass disposal containers located in all labs. A brush or dustpan is
available to clean up broken glassware.
- Be aware of HOT surfaces and liquids (Bunsen burners, hot plates, water baths, etc.)
- Read chemical labels before removing any of the contents and observe any precautions listed.
- Never remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area unless pre-approved by the instructor.
- Examine glassware and equipment for any damage before use. Report any damage to instructor immediately.
- DO NOT use equipment if you are not properly trained.
