COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
Integrated Environmental Teaching Laboratory
Safety Guidelines
I.
General Laboratory Rules
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Safety glasses must be used at all times in the laboratory (CO 166/168 and Pilot Plant) when
handling liquids and working with any tools and/or instruments
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Safety glasses must be used during transport of chemicals between labs
Laboratory coats should be used by all people working in CO 166/168
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Lab coats must not be worn outside of a laboratory or in the Pilot Plant Lab
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Gloves must be used for handling hazardous chemicals (see label and MSDS)
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Biological and chemical materials must be transported between laboratories:
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using secondary containment (e.g., bucket or cart with raised sides)
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using lab coat, gloves, wear safety glasses
 Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
 Hands must be washed with soap before leaving the laboratory
 No food, beverages, or cosmetics are allowed at any place within the laboratory
 Hair that is long enough to reach the shoulders must be tied back
 All containers of samples or chemicals must be labeled
 All floors and knee spaces under benches must be kept clear of boxes, Styrofoam, containers,
papers, instrumentation, and other debris except for waste containers
 All benches and hoods must be kept free of clutter, dust, and residue from any spills
 All benches and floor must be wiped clean after use
 All sinks must be kept free of glassware and instrumentation
 All instrumentation, particularly balances, must be thoroughly cleaned after use
II.
Waste Disposal
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All chemical waste must be disposed of in designated waste containers
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All containers must be labeled with contents and date
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All waste containers must be sent to EH&S within 6 months of initiation
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Contact wastes: Collect in designated yellow buckets
III.
Individual Responsibilities
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Notify supervising faculty of any medical conditions that could be affected by carrying out
laboratory activities
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Notify supervising faculty of any safety concerns
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Observation of the above laboratory rules
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
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Assistance of other laboratory users in observing general rules
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Immediate cleaning of routine spills
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Immediate reporting of non-routine spills to the supervising faculty and to EH&S
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Remember locations and uses of all exits, eye-wash stations, showers, fire alarms, and
emergency phones
IV.
V.
In Case of Emergency
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EXIT immediately
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NOTIFY other lab workers to exit
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GET HELP from 9-1-1, EH&S, and the supervising faculty member, in that order
Student Signature
By signing this document, I attest that I have read and understood the above rules and procedures, and
that I agree to follow all guidelines while working in the IETL (CO 166/168 and CSM/Golden Water
Treatment Pilot Plant).
Student Name
Signature