Remember, you are ultimately responsible for your own behavior. So be careful. ... Appropriate gloves are essential when working with hazardous substances.
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.
Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. ...
Never work alone in the laboratory. ...
When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so.
Do and Don't in the Science Lab
Do Wear Eye Protection. Science labs contain glassware, caustic chemicals, vapors, open flames and other substances that may harm your eyes. ...
Do Practice Fire Safety. ...
Do Handle Glassware Safely. ...
Do Keep Notes. ...
Do Wear Gloves. ...
Do Wear Closed-Toed Shoes. ...
Do Practice Electrical Safety. ...
Don't Eat or Drink in the Lab.