Lab safety rules;

• Report all accidents, injuries, and breakage of glass or equipment to instructor immediately.

• Keep pathways clear by placing extra items (books, bags, etc.) on the shelves or under the work tables. If under the tables, make sure that these items can not be stepped on.

• Long hair must be tied back to avoid catching fire.

• Wear sensible clothing including footwear. Loose clothing should be secured so they do not get caught in a flame or chemicals. Lab coats must be worn when doing any experiment.

• Work quietly — know what you are doing by reading the assigned experiment before you start to work. Pay close attention to any cautions described in the methed.

• Do not taste or smell any chemicals.

• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes when heating substances, dissecting, etc

• Never point a test tube being heated at another person or yourself. Never look into a test tube while you are heating it.

• Unauthorized experiments or procedures must not be attempted.

• Keep solids out of the sink. 

• Do not put unauthorised substances down the sink.

• Leave your work station clean and in good order before leaving the laboratory.

• Do not lean, hang over or sit on the laboratory tables.

• Keep fume cupboard clear.

• Learn the location of the fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

• Fooling around or "horse play" in the laboratory is absolutely forbidden. 

• Anyone wearing acrylic nails will not be allowed to work with matches, lighted splints, bunsen burners, etc.

• Do not lift any solutions, glassware or other types of apparatus above eye level.

• Follow all instructions given by your superior.

• Learn how to transport all materials and equipment safely.

• No eating or drinking in the lab at any time