Lab Safety Guide

Practice Good Housekeeping and Personal Hygiene

Avoid direct contact with any chemical.
Never smell, inhale or taste laboratory chemicals.
Always wash hands and arms with soap and water after removing gloves and before leaving the work area.
Never eat, drink, chew gum or tobacco, smoke or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.
Do not pick up broken glass with your hands. Use tongs or other mechanical means.
Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and lab coats before leaving the lab.
Remove gloves before handling common items like phones, instruments, door knobs, etc.
Keep all work areas clean and uncluttered. Wipe down benches with cleaners or disinfectants regularly.
Do not block emergency showers, eye washes, exits or hallways.