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