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BSC 1011 Safety in the Laboratory Notes
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- BSC 1011
- Institution
- Florida Atlantic University
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Safety in the LaboratoryThe laboratory should provide students and instructors alike an environment conducive to
accomplishing specific scientific tasks. It is imperative that everyone involved in the laboratory
recognize the importance of safety. In addition, everyone using the laboratory must be aware
of potential safety hazards, such as faulty electrical outlets, frayed wires, broken glassware
and slides, chemical spills, and potentially dangerous organisms. Students must follow proper
safety practices in the laboratory and immediately report any safety hazards or accidents to the
instructor.
Basic Rules for the Laboratory
1 Follow your laboratory instructor’s directions, and look for yellow warning signs
throughout this manual.
2 Be familiar with the location of safety equipment (first-aid kit, eyewash, gas shutoff, fire
blanket, fire extinguisher), emergency telephone numbers, and exits.
3 Be familiar with the activity of the day and potential safety issues. Read labels carefully.
4 Treat all laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, with care, and store the equipment
as instructed.
5 Treat all living things with respect. Avoid causing unnecessary stress or discomfort to
living animals.
6 Do not open specimen jars unless instructed.
7 Avoid horseplay in the laboratory.
8 Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the laboratory.
9 Always keep your work area clean and uncluttered. Thoroughly clean your laboratory
station before and after each activity.
10 Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after the laboratory experience.
Keep your hands away from your face.
11 Properly dispose of broken glass, slides, and disposable laboratory equipment.
12 Wear closed-toe shoes, eye protection, gloves, and laboratory coats when instructed.
13 When dissecting specimens, always wash them thoroughly before you begin the
dissection. At the completion of the laboratory activity, properly dispose of the
specimen as instructed.
14 Use caution when employing sharp instruments, such as scalpels and dissecting pins.
Immediately report any cuts or punctures to your instructor.
15 Place a stopper in any chemical bottle when it is not in use. Follow your instructor’s
directions when carrying bottles and pouring chemicals. Report any spills immediately
to your instructor. Do not taste any chemicals.
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