Laboratory Safety Rules

• You should record a safety information form for all chemicals utilized in laboratories.
• When working with chemicals, you should use the personal protective equipment specified in the Material Safety Information Form.
• You should not work in laboratories alone, unauthorized and in the absence of the responsible person.
• You should not touch any testing apparatus, chemicals and other equipment in laboratories without the permission of the responsible person.
• You should wash your hands with soap before touching your face in laboratories.
• You should not drain acids and bases without neutralization. Neutralization should be carried out in a fume hood.
• You should report all accidents and spills to the supervisor.
• You should use waste bins for wastes sorted according to their categories.

• Keep the plug end of the test tubes away from your face.
• Do not forget to wear protective goggles.
• Always clean laboratory test tubes and utensils after use.
• Wear laboratory coats completely buttoned up.
• Never eat or drink in the laboratories and never eat or drink out of laboratory glassware.
• Wear closed toed shoes.
• Wear long clothing to cover legs, preferably trousers.