During the first laboratory meeting, each
student should review the laboratory safety rules, then
sign and return the lower portion to the instructor. Instructors
should review the safety sheet with the class.
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STUDENTS
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEKING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WHEN
IN DOUBT ABOUT PROCEDURES OR POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
The following
topics should be discussed
during the first laboratory meeting:
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Safety equipment
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Shower, eye wash, fire extinguisher, fume hoods.
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Goggles
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Goggles are required. The use of contact lenses
in the laboratory is prohibited.
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Storage of personal effects
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Students should place books, coats, etc. in areas
that do not block aisles or pose as safety problems.
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Emergency
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In an emergency or if an accident occurs, the
student's responsibility is to inform the instructor.
Accident forms should be filled out. CAMPUS EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBER: 5666. Remain calm.
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First aid
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The first aid kits are located in room 207 and
308 prep room. All injuries are to be reported to
the instructor.
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Fire
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Students should report all fires to the instructor
immediately. Extinquishers are located in every
lab. Make everyone aware of the exits and planned
evacuations in the event of a fire drill or evacuation.
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Waste disposal
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Students should be reminded that each lab assignment
has it own hazards and disposal procedures. They
should review each experiment prior to class and
be familiar with the hazards.
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Personal Protective equipment
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Recommended gloves and/or lab coats.
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Sink
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Do not put paper or solids in the sink or troughs.
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Other
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Review glass handling, care of the thermometers
(mercury spills), hot iron rings, and splattering
of chemicals or water.
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Common materials
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Tape, strikers soap, kimwipes, distilled water.
Return ring stands to side area.
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