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GENERAL LAB SAFETY RULES
 Make sure you know where your lab's safety equipment—including first aid kit(s),
fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and safety showers—is located and how to
properly use it.
 Know emergency phone numbers to use to call for help in case of an
emergency.
 Make sure you are aware of where your lab's exits and fire alarms are located.
 If there is a fire drill, be sure to turn off all electrical equipment and close all
containers.
 Always work in properly-ventilated areas.
 Do not chew gum, drink, eat, or apply lip balm or cosmetics while working in the
lab.
 Laboratory glassware should never be used as food or beverage containers.
 Each time you use glassware, be sure to check it for chips and cracks. Notify
your lab supervisor of any damaged glassware so it can be properly disposed of
or recycled.
 Never use lab equipment that you are not approved or trained by your supervisor
to operate.
 If an instrument or piece of equipment fails during use, or isn't operating properly,
report the issue to a technician right away. Never try to repair an equipment
problem on your own.
 If you are the last person to leave the lab, make sure to lock all the doors and
turn off all ignition sources.
 Never leave an ongoing experiment unattended.
 Never lift any glassware, solutions, or other types of apparatus above eye level.
 Never purposefully smell or taste chemicals.
 Make sure you always follow the proper lab safety procedures for disposing of
lab waste.
 Report all injuries, accidents, and broken equipment or glass right away, even if
the incident seems small or unimportant.
 If you have been injured, yell out immediately and as loud as you can to ensure
you get help.
 In the event of a chemical splashing into your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately
flush the affected area(s) with running water for at least 20 minutes.
 Store food and drink in food designated refrigerators only. Don’t mix chemicals
and food.
 Tie back medium length and long hair when working near flames or entangling
equipment.
 Maintain unobstructed access to all exits, fire extinguishers, electrical panels,
emergency showers, and eyewashes.
 Consult a coworker if planning to work alone or running an unattended operation.
 Never work alone in the chemistry lab or when performing high-risk operations.
 Keep area clean and uncluttered; clean up area upon completion of task or at
end of the day.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
 Review SOP, MSDS and other hazard information to determine appropriate PPE
to wear based on chemical hazards encountered.
 Lab coats and safety glasses are to be worn at all times in the chemistry lab and
when using hazardous chemicals.
 Remove gloves when leaving the laboratory, so as not to contaminate
doorknobs, etc.
PERSONAL SAFETY RULES
 When working with equipment, hazardous materials, glassware, heat, chemicals,

always wear safety glasses or goggles, and additionally use a face shield as
needed.
 When handling any toxic or hazardous agent, always wear the appropriate
gloves that resist the specific chemicals you’re working with.
 When performing laboratory experiments, you must always wear a lab coat.
 Before leaving the lab or eating, always wash your hands.
 After performing an experiment, you should always wash your hands with soap
and water.
 When using lab equipment and chemicals, be sure to keep your hands away
from your body, mouth, eyes, face, and items you’ll handle after removing your
gloves.
HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY RULES
 Always keep your work area(s) tidy and clean.

 Make sure that all lab safety equipment, like eyewash stations, emergency
showers, fire extinguishers, and exits are always unobstructed and accessible.
 Only materials you require for your work should be kept in your work area.
Everything else should be stored safely out of the way.
 Only lightweight items should be stored on top of cabinets; heavier items should
always be kept at waist height to avoid bending and lifting.
 Solids should always be kept out of the laboratory sink.
 Any equipment that requires air flow or ventilation to prevent overheating should
always be kept clear.

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GENERAL LAB SAFETY RULES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

PERSONAL SAFETY RULES

 When working with equipment, hazardous materials, glassware, heat, chemicals,

HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY RULES

 Always keep your work area(s) tidy and clean.

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