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Emma Erdahl, Associate Professor of Biology
Northern Virginia Community College
Last revised:
08/19/2002
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Science Laboratory
Safety Rules
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1. No student will be permitted in
the laboratory without an instructor. Only assigned and supervised laboratory
activities may be performed. Visitors and children are NOT permitted.
2. Students may not begin working or gathering supplies until
their instructor is present. Do not touch any equipment or supplies
without specific authorization.
Rules #1 and 2 should not be a problem because the
door to the lab will be locked until I arrive.
3. Eating, drinking, or the use of tobacco products is not permitted
in the laboratory.
4. Soft contact lens may not be worn in the laboratory. Eye
damage may occur.
These lens may absorb
fumes in the air. The lab we will work in, although equipped with
an appropriate air exhaust system and fume hoods, is used by chemistry
as well biology. Noxious fumes, even in small concentrations, may
accumulate on
soft lens and be absorbed by them.
5. Wear appropriate clothing and required protective clothing.
No one will be permitted in the laboratory with bare feet, sandals, or
with shoes that do not provide adequate foot coverage. Legs should
also be covered. This
is sometimes a problem, especially in the summer. Spilled chemicals
usually land on the feet. Thus it is important to be sure the feet are
covered! If you have driven 30 miles in rush hour traffic to get to the
lab, you don't want to be asked to leave because you are wearing sandals!
6. All students
must wear appropriate laboratory aprons and goggles as directed.
Laboratory aprons are
available in the lab. Although goggles are not required for the
particular labs that we will do, if you would prefer to wear goggles that
is obviously fine.
7. Know the details
and location of all laboratory safety equipment and evacuation routes
and procedures. Upon the sounding of the fire alarm, or receipt
of instructions to evacuate, students must immediately turn off all equipment
and leave the building. Do not stand near doorways as this will
block others attempting to evacuate and emergency personnel trying to
enter. At the
beginning of the lab, I will point out and discuss lab safety equipment
and evacuation routes.
8. All aisles
in the lab must be kept open at all times. Personal belongings are
to be kept out of the work area.
9. Never taste a chemical. Any chemical spilled on the skin
should be washed off immediately and the skin flushed with cold water
for several minutes.
10. Immediately report all unsafe conditions, damaged equipment,
unusual odors, personal injuries and spilled chemicals to the instructor
who will then determine the proper course of action.
11. Ask the instructor for the proper method of disposing of chemicals
and waste materials.
12. Always thoroughly clean your working areas and glassware when
finished.
13. Return all equipment and supplies to their proper location after
use.
14. Stay out of restricted areas in the laboratory. This
translates into the staff prep/office area - a room off the lab where
lab staff have offices and where supplies are kept.
15. Avoid laboratory
hazards. Secure long hair when working near hazards. Report
open or bandaged cuts to the instructor.
16. Carefully follow all instructions from faculty and staff members.
17. Persons not following these rules will be asked to leave the
laboratory and may be removed from the class.
18. Material safety data Sheets and the Alexandria Campus hazard
Communication Plan are on file in the laboratory office and are available
to anyone who would like to read them.
I have read and agree to abide by these rules.
Name (Print):_______________
Signature:_________________
Date:_____________________
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