Safety Introduction Topic List Examples:
Fire Safety (all classes and labs)
Location of fire extinguishers (in your room or nearby)
In the event that the fire alarm sounds, REMAIN CALM! Collect any important personal belongings and move in an orderly fashion to the nearest exit. (Describe where your nearest exit is). Continue out the exit at least 100 feet from the building and wait for permission to re-enter. University Police or another authorized individual will notify that the building may be re-entered.
The operation and location of fire extinguisher is to be learned by each student (applies to all labs and areas that use open flame-at a minimum).
Severe Weather (all
classes and labs)
In the event of severe weather (i.e., a tornado warning or hurricane warning) the safest course of action is remain in the building and move to interior areas with no windows (i.e., some office spaces, restrooms, hallways, etc.) until you are notified that the threat posed by the system has been downgraded. Remain with your group so that your instructor might know your location during the weather event.
Safety goggles are to be worn at all times while an experiment is in progress. Failure to wear goggles may result in the student being asked to leave the lab without the opportunity to make up the lab.
Alternate if no chemicals or splash concern – impact only: Safety glasses are to be worn at all times while an experiment is in progress. Failure to wear safety glasses may result in the student being asked to leave the lab without the opportunity to make up the lab.
The operation and location of the eyewash station, drench shower, and fire blanket is to be learned by each student.
The student is responsible for reviewing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals that will be used in the lab.
The student will promptly report any contact with human blood to the instructor to limit exposure to possible infection.
No food or drink is permitted in the laboratory at any time.
No open-toed shoes may be worn in the lab.
A pregnant woman and/or her fetus may be adversely affected by chemicals used in laboratory experiments that are not harmful to others. Please consult with your physician if you have questions about the advisability of your continuation in class. All reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate requests to withdraw from, or defer, completion of this class without academic penalty.
The location of the first aid kit is to be learned by each student.
Not all wastes generated in this lab may be disposed in the sink or solid waste container. Some wastes will be accumulated in designated containers within the lab and properly disposed by licensed waste transporters. The student is responsible to dispose their waste materials in accordance with the directions of the lab and into the appropriate container.
The student is responsible to clean up their work area. When possible, avoid breathing dust by using a moist sponge or moist towel to wipe up your area.
OR for clay work: The student is responsible to clean up their work area. Use two wet sponges clean the clay and drips from your work area. The first sponge should be used to clean the mess and the second should be used to clean the residue.
The student will not work dry clay with sandpaper or a grinder.
Always wash your hands after working with chemicals or specimens – even if you wore gloves.
When in doubt….ask!
Research, student workers, etc.
The student will schedule in advance with the lab supervisor. Students will work in pairs whenever possible. In addition, they will work under the supervision of their direct supervisor or a designated alternate for the purpose of safety. The supervisor or designee will be on the same floor of the building when the student is working and easily contacted in the event of emergency. The student will be informed when the direct supervisor is transferring the supervision requirements to the designee. The designee will be informed of the students’ activities and estimated duration of work. The student will inform the supervisor or designee when finished for the day.
The student will clean clay-working areas with wet methods including mops and sponges. Brooms, vacuums, dry towels, compressed air or other dry methods will not be used to clean up the clay-working areas.
Clay mixers require the use of respirators. Anyone permitted to mix clay will be trained to use a respirator and will use the respirator in accordance with Salisbury University’s Respirator Program.