Lab Safety Rules

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Lab Safety Rules

• Before starting any experiment, a student/researcher should assess the hazards associated
with their work by looking at the safety data sheet (SDS) and project hazard review
checklist of each chemical available within the lab.
• A student should always know the categories of hazards, i.e., reactivity, toxicity,
flammability, and corrosivity associated with their work.
• Before experimenting, make sure all the PPEs are on hand.
• Thoroughly read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for finding details of the risks
associated with the chemicals that you plan to use.
• Before starting your experiments, you must inspect all the apparatus and equipment for
any damage, cracks, or weaknesses.
• While working with chemicals, always wear eye protection, i.e., chemical splash goggles.
• While using larger volumes of hazardous chemicals, must wear a face shield along with
the chemical splash goggles.
• Never work with chemicals bare-handed. Always wear appropriate gloves throughout the
experimental work.
• All students must wear appropriate protective gear (lab coats, chemical safety goggles,
and gloves) during the experiments.
• Wear appropriate clothes inside the laboratory. Any clothing which does not cover your
arms and legs completely should be avoided.
• Always wear fully covered shoes inside the laboratory. Avoid wearing sandals, chappals,
high-heels, open-toed shoes in the laboratory.
• Tie your hair entirely and wear a safety cap/scarf during the experimental work.
• No student should conduct chemical procedures or experiments while being alone in the
laboratory. There must be a senior student/supervisor inside the lab during the
investigation.
• Do not inhale, taste, or smell laboratory chemicals.
• Right after removing the safety gear, wash your hands and arms with soap and water.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke inside the laboratory area.
• Do not apply cosmetics in the laboratory as some cosmetics can adversely react with
laboratory chemicals and pose a threat to your safety.
• Always pick up broken glass pieces with mechanical means, i.e., tongs.
• After the completion of your experiment, remove the lab coats and dispose of the gloves
and masks properly.
• Do not forget to remove gloves before handling items of everyday use, i.e., doorknobs,
instruments, etc.
• Keep all workstations clean and arrange the laboratory stuff in an orderly manner.
• Regularly wipe off the laboratory shelves and tables with disinfectants.
• Do not block emergency exit points.
• Always wrap chemical containers in a secondary containment.
• Use carts for transportation of chemicals.
• Always keep the containment material (absorbent pads) on hand in case of spills or
failures of glassware or chemicals.
• All the containers and process equipment should be labeled.
• Always report and note all accidents (no matter how minor) in the lab register.
• Do not conduct experiments without prior getting the safety permit from the lab safety
manager.
• Do not indulge in horseplay or other mischievous activities inside the laboratory.
• Do not remove chemicals from the laboratory without prior authorization.
• Immediately report suspicious people within the laboratory premises.

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