Bicol University

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Department of Chemistry

LABORATORY RULES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure that safe and orderly laboratory environment is maintained, everyone should read and follow the
laboratory rules and safety precautions listed below.

I. LABORATORY RULES

1. You should prepare for each laboratory lesson by reading all instructions before you come to class. It is
necessary that you should understand what is to be done before starting an experiment.

2. Do not perform any unauthorized experiment.

3. All accidents should be reported to the instructor immediately, no matter how minor.

4. Avoid wasteful use of reagent, fuel gas, water, and materials of any kind. Take only the amount of
materials needed. Do not return excess chemicals in the supply bottle unless so directed.

5. Save useful products/by-products in clean labeled containers as directed by the instructors.

6. Avoid contamination of reagents. Never insert any object into the reagent bottle unless allowed by your
instructor to do so.

7. Do not bring reagent bottles to your working areas. They must be returned promptly to their proper
places.

8. All glassware and equipment borrowed from the Instrument/Supply Room should be returned CLEAN and
DRY at the end of the laboratory period.

9. Handle all equipment with care. Request assistance from the laboratory instructor on the proper handling
and use of equipment in case your are not familiar with its use.

10. Deposit insoluble refuse such as pieces of paper, wood, glass, cork, etc. in waste cans. NEVER in the sink
or on the floor.

11. Solids, water, or other liquids spilled on the working table MUST be cleaned up AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

12. Dispose liquid wastes into the sink by flushing down the drain with plenty of water. If large amounts are
to be disposed, they should NOT be poured down the drain.

13. Liquid wastes that are corrosive, flammable or strong producing toxic vapor MUST be flushed down the
drain with plenty of water.

14. Before leaving the laboratory, always see to it that the water and gas cocks are turned off and that the
working area and vicinity are clean.

15. Eating, drinking and smoking inside the laboratory are PROHIBITED.

16. Only laboratory manuals and notebooks are permitted in the working area. Other books, purses/bags and
such items should be placed in you desk or storage area.

17. NEVER work ALONE in the laboratory. You should only work in the laboratory while under the supervision
of your instructor and within your assigned class.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Wear laboratory gowns, goggles, and closed shoes every time you are performing an experiment. Always
have mask and gloves available, which will be needed in certain experiments. You will be told by your
instructor to use them in such cases.

2. Contact lenses should not be worn in the laboratory because there is a distinct possibility that chemicals
may infuse under the contact lenses and cause irreparable eye damage.

3. Long hanging necklaces, bulky jewelry and excessive and bulky clothing should not be worn in the
laboratory.

4. Everyone should be alert and proceed with caution at all times. Take care not to bump another student
and remain in you working area while performing an experiment. An unattended experiment can produce
an accident.

5. Handle the apparatus while performing the experiment at arm length from the body. NEVER directly from
the face.

6. NEVER taste chemicals. NEVER touch chemicals with your hands. Taste chemicals only when so directed
by the laboratory instructor or as specified in the procedure.

7. In smelling a substance, hold the container at a distance and waft the fumes toward your nose with a
cupped hand.

8. All experiments producing or developing heavy or toxic vapors should be performed under the fume hood.

9. NEVER use cracked or broken equipment.

10. If chemicals are spilled on clothing or any part of your body, particularly the eyes, wash the affected area
with plenty of water.

11. During mixing between concentrated acid and water, always ADD ACID TO WATER. Handle concentrated
acids with care.

12. Use a towel to protect hands when glass rods, glass tubings or thermometers are being inserted into or
removed from stoppers.

13. Everyone should recognize and heed all safety symbols and cautions incorporated into the procedures of
the laboratory experiments, and in the labels of the reagents.

14. You should know the locations and operations of all safety control equipment: SAFETY SHOWERS, FIRE
BLANKETS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIRST AID KITS, SAND BUCKETS, WASTE CONTAINERS and
VENTILATION HOOD.
 Bicol University
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Chemistry Department

LABORATORY SAFETY AGREEMENT

__________________________
Course Title

I, __________________________________________, understand that Laboratory work involves potential

hazards. I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Laboratory Rules and Safety Precautions discussed in
class on _________________________, a copy of which I have in my possession. I further agree to follow all my
Laboratory Instructor’s written and verbal instructions, and act responsibly and safely at all times.

___________________________ _______________________ ________________________

Signature Course & Year Date

Noted:

IVANE N. MALALUAN ___________________

Laboratory Professor Date

Bicol University
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Chemistry Department

LABORATORY SAFETY AGREEMENT

__________________________
Course Title

I, __________________________________________, understand that Laboratory work involves potential

hazards. I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Laboratory Rules and Safety Precautions discussed in
class on _________________________, a copy of which I have in my possession. I further agree to follow all my
Laboratory Instructor’s written and verbal instructions, and act responsibly and safely at all times.

___________________________ _______________________ ________________________

Signature Course & Year Date

Noted:

IVANE N. MALALUAN ___________________

Laboratory Professor Date