CHEM 1152L Lab Manual – Page 3
Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement
When I am in the laboratory, I will:
10. assemble apparatus carefully;
1. wear approved eye protection at all
times;
11. avoid touching hot objects;
2. wear sensible clothing and tie back
long hair;
3. Avoid absorbing chemicals into my
body by
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using great care in detecting odors,
never putting anything in my mouth,
washing skin and clothing that contact
chemicals;
4. not attempt any unauthorized
experiments;
12. use extreme caution when inserting
glass tubing into stoppers;
13. keep the laboratory clean;
14. handle chemicals with caution by
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reading labels carefully,
using only the amount required,
leaving chemicals in their proper places,
leaning up all spills immediately with
supervision,
labeling all containers to identify their
contents;
5. know where safety equipment is and
how to use it;
15. thoroughly wash my hands and face
at the end of each laboratory period;
6. never work alone;
16. take immediate action as needed in
response to burns, splattered chemicals,
fire, or injuries;
7. use the fume hood when necessary
or so directed;
8. dispose of waste and excess
materials according to instructions;
9. use only equipment that is in good
condition;
17. report all accidents and injuries, no
matter how minor, to my laboratory
instructor.
I have carefully read and fully understand all the safety precautions summarized above.
I recognize that it is my responsibility to observe the precautions throughout my
chemistry course.
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