Basic Safety RulesKnow locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. ... Know emergency exit routes.Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.Minimize all chemical exposures.No horseplay will be tolerated.Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.More items...
The 10 Most Important Lab Safety Rulesof 10. The Most Important Lab Safety Rule. ... of 10. Know the Location of Safety Equipment. ... of 10. Dress for the Lab. ... of 10. Don't Eat or Drink in the Laboratory. ... of 10. Don't Taste or Sniff Chemicals. ... of 10. Don't Play Mad Scientist in the Laboratory. ... of 10. Dispose of Lab Waste Properly. ... of 10.More items...•Sep 5, 2019
Safe Lab PracticesNo Food or Drink.Wear Your PPE and Proper Lab Attire.Good Hygiene.Use Proper Storage Containers.Label Your Work Space.Don't Work Alone.Stay Focused and Aware of Your Surroundings.Participate in Safety Exercises.More items...•Jan 4, 2021
Dress for work in the laboratory. Wear clothing and shoes that cover exposed skin and protect you from potential splashes. Tie back long hair, jewelry, or anything that may catch in equipment. Never eat food, drink beverages, chew gum, apply cosmetics (including lip balm), or handle contact lenses in the laboratory.
The most important lab safety rule is to know the location of and how to use safety equipment, such as a fire extinguisher.
Common Laboratory Safety IssuesStorage of combustible materials near the ceiling.Storage of corrosive, flammable, or toxic chemicals above face height.Incomplete/improper labeling of liquid waste containers.Poor labeling of stock solutions or secondary containers.Faded labels or label falling off.More items...
Do and Don't in the Science LabDo Wear Eye Protection. ... Do Practice Fire Safety. ... Do Handle Glassware Safely. ... Do Keep Notes. ... Do Wear Gloves. ... Do Wear Closed-Toed Shoes. ... Do Practice Electrical Safety. ... Don't Eat or Drink in the Lab.More items...•Apr 27, 2018
A laboratory poses potential risks due to exposure to corrosive and toxic materials, flammable solvents, high pressure gases, explosive chemicals and dangerous microbes. A little care and adherence to prescribed safety guidelines will help avoid laboratory mishaps.Mar 22, 2016
Clearly communicating your guidelines to researchers is the first essential step to promoting lab safety. When an accident occurs in a lab, it is easy to blame the incident on a lack of rule enforcement.Nov 26, 2013
Safety symbols, hazard symbols or safety labels are meaningful and recognizable graphical symbols that warn of or identify hazards associated with the location or item.Sep 20, 2018
Laboratory safety involves the development of skills and responsibility and must be an integral part of every chemistry curriculum. This means that safety awareness must be integrated into each laboratory course including research with increasingly broader scope at more advanced levels.