General Rules
Can you work alone?
No, you must always have an instructor in the room while conducting experiments.
Should I tell the instructer if i broke something?
Yes, they can clean it up and get you a new one.
Are all chemicals dangerous?
Yes treat all chemicals as dangerous.
Can I leave a lit burner unattended?
No you must always keep watch of a lit burner.
Must you always use goggles?
Yes, when doing a lab you must always have goggles on.
Is food alowed in the lab?
No, food can make a mess.
What do you yell out when someone is hurt?
Code one
Can I return unused chemicals to their original containers?
No
Can I put hot glass into cold water to cool the glass off?
No this could potentially shatter the glass.
Do you need to put up your hair when doing an experiment?
Yes, especally around hot substances.
Can you pour chemicals down a reagular drain?
No, this may clog up the drain and cause damage.
What do you do when chemicals get on you.
Splash it with water and get it off imediatly.
Can I bring my chemicals into the hall?
No this can cause a mess and spills.
Can l look over a container that is being heated?
No you could possibly get chemicals in your eyes or skin.
Can you wear contact lenses and still do and experiment?
Yes, as long as you have goggles on.
Can you go get suppiles from storage rooms?
No, unless the instucter gives permission.
What do you do if you break a mercury themometer?
You should tell the instructer and do not touch it.
Should I handle some chemicals more carefully than others?
No treat all chemicals the same.
Can I pick up hot glass with my hands?
No you could burn your self.
Should you wear baggy clothes while doing and experiment?
No, baggy clothes can be hazardous.
Can you mess around in the lab?
No this can break things and cause damage.
If its just a small injury do you tell the instructer?
If its a cut or bleeding then yes and patch it up.
Can I pick up broken glass with my hands?
No use a brush and a dustpan to clean up.
Can I wear baggy clothes around a burner?
No you could catch on fire.
Should you put on a lab apron?
Yes, especally when hadling chemicals.