Recognize safe practices and explain the reason for each practice.
- Report to the teacher if contact lenses are worn.
- Report any allergies to the teacher.
- Identify the location of the fire blanket, fire extinguishers, eye wash station, and any other safety equipment.
- Know how to use the safety equipment in the laboratory.
- Restrain any loose clothing, jewellery, or hair.
- Wear eye protection whenever it is prudent or required.
- Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area.
- Gather and promptly dispose of any broken glass.
- Comply with fire drill regulations.
- Check procedures before carrying them out.
- Follow accepted principles for dispensing, handling, and disposing of chemicals.
- Recognize and minimize the hazards of toxic and corrosive chemicals.
- Treat all chemicals as if they were hazardous.
- Refrain from pipetting by mouth.
- Use care when operating a burner.
- Neither bring food into the laboratory, nor consume food while in the room.
- Wash hands after chemicals have been handled.