General Lab Safety Rules

This document outlines general safety rules for working in a laboratory. It covers ensuring awareness of emergency procedures and safety equipment locations. Specific rules address proper labeling of hazardous materials, restricted use of open flames, keeping clear space around fire sprinklers, turning off equipment during fire drills, working in ventilated areas, prohibiting food/drink and using glassware for those, checking glassware for damage, only operating authorized equipment, reporting equipment issues, locking doors and turning off ignition sources when leaving, never working alone or leaving experiments unattended, following proper lifting and waste disposal procedures, and immediately reporting any injuries or accidents. Additional sections provide rules for keeping work areas clean and unobstructed as well as a dress code requiring tied back

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GENERAL LAB

SAFETY RULES
CRISLYN O. REGIS
Be sure to read all fire alarm and safety
signs and follow the instructions in the
event of an accident or emergency.
Ensure you are fully aware of your
facility's/building's evacuation
procedures.
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.
Lab areas containing carcinogens,
radioisotopes, biohazards, and
lasers should be properly marked
with the appropriate warning signs.
Open flames should never be used
in the laboratory unless you have
permission from a qualified
supervisor.
Make sure you are aware of where
your lab's exits and fire alarms are
located.
An area of 36" diameter must
be kept clear at all times around
all fire sprinkler heads.
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, or eat
while working in the lab.
Laboratory glassware should
never be utilized 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.
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.
Do not work alone in the lab.
Never leave an ongoing
experiment unattended.
Never lift any glassware,
solutions, or other types of
apparatus above eye level.
Never smell or taste chemicals.
Do not pipette by mouth.
Make sure you always follow the
proper procedures for disposing 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.
LAB HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY
RULES

Always keep your work area(s)

tidy and clean.
Make sure that all eye wash 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 the bottom.
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.
DRESS CODE SAFETY
RULES

Always tie back hair that is

chin-length or longer.
Make sure that loose clothing
or dangling jewelry is secured,
or avoid wearing it in the first
place.
Never wear sandals or other
open-toed shoes in the lab.
Footwear should always cover
the foot completely.
Never wear shorts or skirts in
the lab.
When working with Bunsen
burners, lighted splints,
matches, etc., acrylic nails are
not allowed.