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R7 Lab Safety Rules and Guidelines

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Lab Safety Rules and

Guidelines
General lab safety rules
• Be sure to read all fire alarm and lab 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.
General lab safety rules
• 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.
General lab safety rules
• 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.
General lab safety rules
• Do not chew gum, drink, eat, or apply lip balm or cosmetics
while working in the lab.
• Laboratory glassware should never be used 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 or recycled.
General lab safety rules
• 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.
General lab safety rules
• 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 purposefully smell or taste
chemicals.
• Do not pipette by mouth.
General lab safety rules
• Make sure you always follow the proper lab safety
procedures for disposing of 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.
General lab safety rules
• 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.
• If you notice any unsafe lab conditions, let your supervisor
know as soon as possible.

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