1. Lab Safety by Jeremy Marion Jmarion@nu.edu

2. Rule #1
Know the safety rules and procedures that apply to the work being done.
Review Potential Hazards and take appropriate safety precautions before beginning any new operations.
Practical Jokes or other behavior that might confuse, startle, or distract another lab student is not allowed.

3. Rule #2
Shower Head
Know where emergency equipment is located and how to properly use it.
Familiarize yourself with emergency routes.
In case of evacuation, SHUT OFF BUNSEN BURNERS BEFORE LEAVING.
MSDS Data
Shower Lever
First Aid Kit
Eye Wash Station
Spill Kit
Fire Blanket

4. Rule #3
Become Familiar with the types of protective equipment available and understand their use and limitations
Safety glasses are required whenever hazardous chemicals or equipment is being used, prepared, or demonstrated
Lab coats and Gloves, including disposables, are highly recommended.

5. Rule #4 No food or beverages are permitted in the Lab
Do not apply cosmetics in areas where chemicals are being used or stored

6. Rule #5
Confine long hair, jewelry, and loose clothing when working in the laboratory.
Appropriate shoes are required in the lab at all times.
Skin should be covered at all times.

7. Rule #6 Follow accepted waste disposal procedures
Work defensively with Flammables

8. Lab Station Supplies 2 Lab Coats 2 Wire Loops 2 Wire Needles
1 Slide Container
1 Box of Slides
1 Test Tube Rack
1 Ruler
1 Wax Pencil

9. Chemical Supplies 2 - 250 mL beakers 1 Bottle 95% Ethanol
1 Dropper Bottle Methylene Blue
1 Dropper Bottle Safranin
1 Dropper Bottle Crystal Violet
1 Dropper Bottle Iodine

10. Proper Storage of Microscope
Eyepiece facing handle
Objective Lens set to 10x
Stage lowered and set back as far as possible
Cord loosely folded. Do not wrap the Cord around the base or neck of the Microscope.
Place Microscope in Cabinet with handle facing outwards