LABORATORY
SAFETY TRAINING
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
OUR MISSION…
In the Science Department at Abraham
Baldwin Agricultural College is to provide safe
laboratory environments for our students,
faculty, and staff.
The ABAC Sciences Laboratory Safety
Policies and Procedures along with OSHA
policies are enforced to keep our laboratory
facilities, students, faculty and staff safe.
LAB ATTIRE AND
PROTECTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING
ALLOWED TO ENTER LABS AND RECEIVING A ZERO FOR THAT LAB
BEFORE ENTERING A LAB…
1. Wear appropriate lab attire
2. Have chemical splash safety
goggles
3. Throw away all drink
containers, food products
AND wrappers
1. APPROPRIATE LAB
ATTIRE: SHOES
• Shoes must be worn in the laboratory.
• No sandals, sandals with socks, open-toe
shoes, clogs, flats, ballerina flats, slippers,
crocs, or any shoe that does not completely
cover the foot.
• Leather shoes are preferred.
• Ankles and tops of feet must be completely
covered.
SHOES: WHAT TO WEAR
SHOES: WHAT NOT TO WEAR
1. APPROPRIATE LAB
ATTIRE: SHIRTS
•Shirts must have sleeves.
•No sleeveless, spaghetti strap, halter top,
strapless, open-back, or tank tops.
•Wool and cotton are preferred materials.
•No loose/flowing sleeves or sleeves with
holes down the arm.
SHIRTS: WHAT TO WEAR
SHIRTS: WHAT NOT TO WEAR
1. APPROPRIATE LAB
ATTIRE: OVERALL OUTFIT
The following must be completely
covered:
•Body below the waist
•Ankles and tops of feet
•Midriff, stomach, shoulders, and back
OUTFIT: WHAT TO WEAR
•
The lab teacher, laboratory coordinators, Science Department Head, and the Dean of
the School of Science and Mathematics have the overall authority of determining if an
outfit is appropriate based on the ABAC Sciences Laboratory Safety Policies and
Procedures.
•
If an article of clothing or outfit is deemed inappropriate, the student will be asked to
change or will receive a grade of a zero for that lab period.
•
Students will not be allowed to enter the lab if dressed inappropriately.
OUTFIT: WHAT NOT TO WEAR
PANTS: WHAT NOT TO WEAR
Leggings or similar items of
tight-fitting clothing are not
allowed to be worn in the
laboratory.
Leggings are typically a
blend of nylon, polyester,
and spandex/lycra, which
are not recommended when
working with chemicals
and/or fire.
APPROPRIATE LAB ATTIRE
• No loose hair, neckties, head coverings or
unconstrained clothing.
• Old clothes are recommended.
• Natural fibers are recommended.
• Any violation of the lab dress code will
result in not being able to enter the
laboratory facilities.
BEFORE ENTERING A LAB…
1. Wear appropriate lab attire
2. Have chemical splash safety
goggles
3. Throw away all drink
containers, food products
AND wrappers
2. SAFETY GOGGLES
• Students are not allowed to work in the
laboratory without the correct chemical
splash safety goggles unless explicitly
directed by the instructor.
• Goggles must be worn the ENTIRE time
students are in the laboratory.
• Purchase appropriate goggles at the ABAC
Bookstore.
Chemical Splash Lab Safety goggles
WITH a splash shield must be worn
during lab
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for
Occupational and Face Protection, ANSI Z87.1-2003
Section 7.3(3) page 15
“The teacher must “make a judgment in selection of the
appropriate protective equipment so that the protection is
greater than the estimated hazards.”
Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA
1910.1450 (Laboratory Standard) Section D(6) – School
laboratories should include “protective apparel
compatible with the required degree of protection for
substances being handled.”
This rule is supported by OSHA Regulation 29CFR, Part
number 1910.1450 AppA, Occupational Exposure to
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_docu
ment?p_table=standards&p_id=10107
Lab goggles WITHOUT a splash shield or
proper vents will not be allowed to be
worn in the ABAC Laboratory Facilities
Failure to follow this rule will result in a grade of an zero for
the lab class and a grade of an “F” in the lab class.
Correct choice
of Lab Safety
Goggles!
BEFORE ENTERING A LAB…
1. Wear appropriate lab attire
2. Have chemical splash safety
goggles
3. Throw away all drink
containers, food products
AND wrappers
3. FOOD AND DRINK
• NO FOOD, BEVERAGES, CHEWING GUM,
CANDY, COUGH DROPS, OR CHEWING
TOBACCO ARE ALLOWED.
• No food or drink containers allowed inside
laboratories.
• NO water bottles, food bags and wrappers,
and candy wrappers.
• Do not use your hand or any container to
drink water or any chemical while inside the
laboratory.
LABORATORY
PROCEDURES
GENERAL LAB RULES
• Never eat or drink anything in the laboratory.
• No smoking or chewing tobacco.
• Keep aisles clear of belongings.
• Leave all technology devices and personal
belongings in your book bag and/or store under
the lab bench.
• Never work alone in the laboratory.
• No horseplay is allowed.
• You may only be present in the laboratory if you
are a member of the class.
VIDEO: TO BE SAFE OR
NOT TO BE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYapyzJNsE
SAFETY SHOWERS &
EYE WASH STATIONS
• The lab instructor will show the
locations of the safety shower and eye
wash stations.
• Safety showers and eye wash stations
are for emergency use only.
• Contact your lab instructor quickly in
case of an emergency.
PREVENT CHEMICAL
CONTAMINATION
• Wear gloves to protect skin.
• Remove gloves before using technology
devices.
• Remove and discard of gloves before leaving
laboratory facility.
• Avoid touching hair, face, eyes, and clothing
while wearing gloves and working with
chemicals in lab.
VIDEO: PREVENTING
CONTAMINATION- LABORATORY
SAFETY TRAINING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1clxO3-PyOc
GLASSWARE SAFETY
• Handle glassware carefully and properly.
• Place cracked, broken, chipped, or
shattered glassware in the Broken
Glassware Container.
• Contact instructor if glassware is broken.
• Refer to the equipment replacement
agreement for fees for broken glassware
and equipment.
LABELING GLASSWARE
• Label glassware properly AT ALL TIMES.
• Use wax pencil and Sharpies to label
glassware. DO NOT USE PAPER LABELS!
• Write the following information on a container
used to store chemicals or solutions:
− Student name
− Date
− Class and instructor
− Contents of the container
BEFORE LEAVING A LAB…
• Dispose of waste into appropriate WASTE
containers.
• Wash and clean glassware used.
• Return all equipment, glassware, and
materials to designated locations.
• Wipe down lab bench.
• Throw away trash.
• Straighten equipment drawer and remove
any broken glassware or extra equipment.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING
0
ALLOWED TO ENTER LABS AND RECEIVING A ZERO FOR THAT LAB
GOGGLES MAY BE
REMOVED AFTER
EXITING THE LAB.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING
0
ALLOWED TO ENTER LABS AND RECEIVING A ZERO FOR THAT LAB
ABAC Sciences Laboratory Safety,
Policies, and Procedures
•At this time, your laboratory instructor will review the
ABAC Sciences Laboratory Safety Policies, and
Procedures.
•Please read this contract thoroughly, fill out all
information, sign the slip from your instructor, and turn
this in for documentation.
•The ABAC Sciences Laboratory Safety Policies, and
Procedures is a legally binding contract.
•KEEP THIS HANDOUT IN YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK
FOR A REFERENCE!