1. Laboratory Safety Rules Biology2010-2011

2. What I Expect Work on the assigned experiment and follow the instructor’s instructions about procedures and techniques when they are given.Work on the assigned experiment and follow the instructor’s instructions about procedures and techniques when they are given. Act in a mature manner in the laboratory areas. Walk slowly, move deliberately, and pay attention!Act in a mature manner in the laboratory areas. Walk slowly, move deliberately, and pay attention! Be prepared to work in the laboratory. Complete your prelabs, bring a writing utensil, wear goggles when told to, and wear appropriate clothing.Be prepared to work in the laboratory. Complete your prelabs, bring a writing utensil, wear goggles when told to, and wear appropriate clothing.

4. A few more rules Avoid getting chemicals or sample material in your mouth. So, no food, drink, gum, or candy in lab areas. Know the location of and know how to use all of the safety equipment in the lab area. Follow the safety regulations in the contract I gave you!

8. More Safety… Notify me immediately about any spills, burns, cuts, accidents, etc.Notify me immediately about any spills, burns, cuts, accidents, etc. Dispose of chemicals and biological materials properly. I will provide you with instructions during each lab.Dispose of chemicals and biological materials properly. I will provide you with instructions during each lab. Read chemical labels and use appropriate chemical at the appropriate time during the experiment.Read chemical labels and use appropriate chemical at the appropriate time during the experiment.

9. More Safety… Use common sense. If you have an open flame, keep an eye on it. Point test tubes away from you and other people.Use common sense. If you have an open flame, keep an eye on it. Point test tubes away from you and other people. Clean the lab area when you are finished. Pick up broken glass; throw away in the designated container.Clean the lab area when you are finished. Pick up broken glass; throw away in the designated container. Work in the lab only when an instructor is presentWork in the lab only when an instructor is present

10. Special Guidelines Students who wear or are planning to wear contact lenses need to read and agree to the special guidelines that are designed for their protection.

11. You need to read, date, and sign the safety contracts. Make sure that your parents also read and sign the safety contracts.