Safety in a Chemistry Laboratory

General • All students must pass the Safety Quiz and sign a Safety Agreement before working in the lab. • State and Federal law require the use of splash proof safety goggles by anyone working in a chemical lab. No student will be allowed to work in the lab or weighing room without wearing the department approved splash-proof safety goggles with side shield, lab apron/coat, and closed toe shoes. There will be no exception to this rule. • You will be doing lab experiments that require hazardous chemicals. To ensure a safe chemistry lab you need to follow : o all safety rules given, o the safety DVD, and o all written and verbal instructions given for each experiment. • All safety rules will be strictly enforced. Ignoring or failing to follow any safety rule or instruction will result in your being dismissed from the lab.