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Safety in Materials Science Lab

The document outlines 16 safety regulations for students conducting experiments in materials science labs at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The regulations include wearing proper protective clothing like long pants and closed-toe shoes, using safety glasses and gloves as needed, keeping hands away from machinery, reporting any accidents, cleaning up after experiments, and knowing emergency procedures like evacuation routes and emergency contact numbers. Students are also prohibited from using loose or inappropriate clothing, touching equipment without permission, and using equipment without proper training.

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Safety in Materials Science Lab

The document outlines 16 safety regulations for students conducting experiments in materials science labs at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The regulations include wearing proper protective clothing like long pants and closed-toe shoes, using safety glasses and gloves as needed, keeping hands away from machinery, reporting any accidents, cleaning up after experiments, and knowing emergency procedures like evacuation routes and emergency contact numbers. Students are also prohibited from using loose or inappropriate clothing, touching equipment without permission, and using equipment without proper training.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Mechanical Engineering Department


Safety Regulations in Materials Science Labs
1. Students should strictly observe safety rules and requirements in
the Lab. Safety Rules will be enforced from the first lab.
2. Heavy cotton clothing is preferred to avoid fire hazards. Students
should wear pants, shirts and proper shoes during the Lab
sessions. Loose clothing, loose wrist watches, ties, slipper or
loose shoes are not allowed in the lab.
3. Wear safety glasses in the lab at all time.
4. Use safety hand gloves when handling sharp tools, hot or liquid
metal, or corrosive chemicals.
5. Keep fingers away from machines, furnaces and other equipment
while they are working.
6. Do not leave the machine unattended when it is running land stop
it before making any adjustment or cleaning.
7. Do not hammer or use excessive force on any part of the
machine.
8. Report any cut, scratch, injury or any other accident to laboratory
instructor, or technician for the first-aid or phone emergency
(3333) or “0” operator from the nearest available telephone.
9. After finishing the experiment, tools must be put in their proper
places.

10. No student is allowed to be in the lab with thobes or benjabi  


11.       Wear eye protection (i.e. goggle) at all the times and shoes
must completely cover the foot. No sandals are allowed.

12. Do not use any equipment unless you are trained and approved as
a user by your instructor or staff. Ask questions if you are unsure
of how to operate something

13.        Wearing proper gloves when handling chemicals

14. Do not touch any equipment, supplies, or other materials in lab


without permission from the teacher.

15. If any laboratory equipment is malfunctioning, making strange


noises, sparking, smoking, or Smelling, inform your instructor or
staff immediately.
16. What to do in case of an Emergency?
a. In case of emergency, call 999 from campus phone or 03-
860-9999 from mobile phone. Clearly state the nature of
emergency and exact location of your lab.
b. You should be familiar with all the emergency exits in your
building and locations of fire alarm systems in the building.
c. If there is a fire drill during your lab period, turn off all gas
valves and electrical equipment before leaving.
d. You should know the location and use of all the safety and
emergency equipment (i.e., safety shower, eyewash, first-
aid kit, fire blanket and fire extinguishers etc.
e. Report any safety issues, safety violations or any incident
that you are aware of as soon as possible to your
instructor/teacher immediately.

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