Chemistry Laboratory - Safety Walkthroughs

The requirements below are for students working in labs and will be observed during a safety walkthrough.

Current Safety Requirements

• Door to lab closed
• All students wearing safety goggles or glasses with safety shields
• All students wearing either long pants to the ankle or a lab coat
• Shoes must cover top of foot
• No eating, drinking
• Long hair, dangling jewelry/necklaces out of the way
• Fume Hood Sash at lowest setting when in use and students are working at a minimum of 6 inches into hood
• Tripping hazards on floor are out of the way
• No obvious spills on countertops that are not being addressed
• Gloves being used with strong acid/base work
• Waste bottles present, labeled, and being used by the students
• Gloves removed when handling cell phones, calculators, and personal items