قوانين وقواعد العمل داخل مختبر العلوم

Personal and General laboratory safety

Never eat, drink, or smoke while working in the laboratory.
Read labels carefully.
Do not use any equipment unless you are trained and approved as a user by your supervisor.
Wear safety glasses or face shields when working with hazardous materials and/or equipment.
Wear gloves when using any hazardous or toxic agent.
Clothing: When handling dangerous substances, wear gloves, laboratory coats, and safety shield or glasses. Shorts and sandals should not be worn in the lab at any time. Shoes are required when working in the machine shops.
If you have long hair or loose clothes, make sure it is tied back or confined.
Keep the work area clear of all materials except those needed for your work. Coats should be hung in the hall or placed in a locker. Extra books, purses, etc. should be kept away from equipment, that requires air flow or ventilation to prevent overheating.
Disposal - Students are responsible for the proper disposal of used material if any in appropriate containers.
Equipment Failure - If a piece of equipment fails while being used, report it immediately to your lab assistant or tutor. Never try to fix the problem yourself because you could harm yourself and others.
If leaving a lab unattended, turn off all ignition sources and lock the doors.
Never pipette anything by mouth.
Clean up your work area before leaving.
Wash hands before leaving the lab and before eating.