Clothing and Personal

1. Always wear appropriate clothing
2. wear safety goggles
3. wear gloves when handling hot items
4. lab coats should be worn when working with chemicals
5. no open toed shoes
6. no loose hanging clothing or jewelry
7. tie long hair back

Your work environment

1. be aware of your surroundings
2. keep your work area clear of clutter
3. remove tripping hazards near your work space
4. keep food and drink way from the lab
5. pay attention to your work; avoid distractions like iPods
6. know the locations of safety equipment
   1. fire extinguisher
   2. fire blanket
   3. fire alarm
   4. fire exit
   5. gas shut off valve
   6. sinks
   7. eye wash station
   8. shower
   9. first aid kit
   10. spill cleanup kits
   11. emergency exit

Behaviour

1. no running
2. no horseplay
3. always follow instructions
4. listen to your teacher
5. treat all lab equipment with respect and handle them carefully

Working with Fire

1. never leave a heat source unattended
2. use tongs or gloves
3. never look into containers as you heat them

Working with Chemicals

1. don’t accidentally inhale toxic fumes; waft smells
2. read labels carefully

Handling Biological Specimens

1. always wash your hands after handling
2. treat living specimens with care