1. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs

2. UBC Policy 7 Safe environment for all university activities Take all possible preventive measures to eliminate: injuries occupational diseases

3. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs Policy 7 continued. Supervisors: Includes faculty, TA’s and staff – Anyone acting in a supervisory capacity (formal or informal) Formulate safety rules Enforce safety rules Provide adequate training Inspect for hazards Promptly correct unsafe work practices Responsive to expressed safety concerns Report accidents/incidents

4. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs Policy 7 continued. Undergraduate Students: Follow safety rules, procedures Be safety conscious Consider the hazards associated with lab and other work! Consider the measures taken to minimize hazards! Report accidents, injury, unsafe conditions Use (and use properly) PPE

5. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs Basic standards in labs that must be followed by: Students Instructors Teaching assistants Visitors

6. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs 1. Safety glasses Worn at all times in all labs Suitable type Provided by department 2. Labcoats Worn at all times in all labs Purchased by student

7. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs 3. No food or drink in labs 4. No open-toed shoes 5. No Bare legs 6. Long hair must be tied back 7. No earphones in use

8. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs 8. Develop lab-specific rules and procedures Gloves – chemical Gloves – heat/cold Impact/high force Other

9. MTRL Safety Procedures for Undergrad Labs Compliance Inform students during first class meeting Send out e-mails (Web CT) Post rules in lab/on lab doors, as appropriate Present specific rules as required in class List safety rules in the lab handouts Enforcement Spare safety glasses/labcoats can be provided (at supervisor discretion) Failure to comply: dismiss from lab period Marks penalty

10. MTRL Safety Rules for Undergrad Labs Safety glasses worn at all times in lab areas Labcoats worn at all times in lab areas No food or drink in labs No open-toed shoes No bare legs Long hair must be tied back No earphones in use