Chemistry Laboratory Hand Book
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following safety rules must be observed while performing any of the scheduled laboratory experiments in one of the Chemistry Laboratories.
Students who are found in violation of the safety rules will be given a warning for the first offense, will be dismissed from the lab room for the second offense, and will be withdrawn from the class (lab as well as lecture) for the third offense. If a violation is observed at a particular lab table (such as spilled liquid - water or hydrochloric acid etc), and those working at that lab table deny responsibility, all students working at that table will be considered to be in violation of the safety rules. Please sign the accompanying sheet (Safety Certification) after you have read through the safety rules and regulations. Please ask your instructor if any of the items need clarification.
GENERAL RULES FOR LAB SAFETY
1. SAFETY FIRST - USE COMMON SENSE to avoid accidents.
2. No student is allowed to work in a laboratory unless Lab Supervisory Personnel (Assistant) are present. DO NOT ENTER LABORATORY unless your assistant is present in the lab.
3. Any student who endangers others' safety, or his or her own, will be dismissed from the laboratory.
4. All students must WEAR SAFETY GLASSES (GOGGLES) AT ALL TIMES. Normal prescription lenses are accepted! Violations will not be tolerated and repeated violation will result in failure of the lab and the course.
5. Shoes (no sandals) must be worn at all times. Bare feet or open shoes (front or back) are not permitted in the laboratory.
6. All students must wear lab coats at all times.
7. No eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in the laboratory.
8. Only authorized experiments may be performed. Equipment should be performed only for its intended purpose.
9. No chemicals or equipment may be removed from the laboratory.
10. Do not invite anyone into the lab.
11. Any student who
The following safety rules must be observed while performing any of the scheduled laboratory experiments in one of the Chemistry Laboratories.
Students who are found in violation of the safety rules will be given a warning for the first offense, will be dismissed from the lab room for the second offense, and will be withdrawn from the class (lab as well as lecture) for the third offense. If a violation is observed at a particular lab table (such as spilled liquid - water or hydrochloric acid etc), and those working at that lab table deny responsibility, all students working at that table will be considered to be in violation of the safety rules. Please sign the accompanying sheet (Safety Certification) after you have read through the safety rules and regulations. Please ask your instructor if any of the items need clarification.
GENERAL RULES FOR LAB SAFETY
1. SAFETY FIRST - USE COMMON SENSE to avoid accidents.
2. No student is allowed to work in a laboratory unless Lab Supervisory Personnel (Assistant) are present. DO NOT ENTER LABORATORY unless your assistant is present in the lab.
3. Any student who endangers others' safety, or his or her own, will be dismissed from the laboratory.
4. All students must WEAR SAFETY GLASSES (GOGGLES) AT ALL TIMES. Normal prescription lenses are accepted! Violations will not be tolerated and repeated violation will result in failure of the lab and the course.
5. Shoes (no sandals) must be worn at all times. Bare feet or open shoes (front or back) are not permitted in the laboratory.
6. All students must wear lab coats at all times.
7. No eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in the laboratory.
8. Only authorized experiments may be performed. Equipment should be performed only for its intended purpose.
9. No chemicals or equipment may be removed from the laboratory.
10. Do not invite anyone into the lab.
11. Any student who