King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Mechanical Engineering Department

Safety Regulations in Materials Science Labs
1. Students should strictly observe safety rules and requirements in
the Lab. Safety Rules will be enforced from the first lab.
2. Heavy cotton clothing is preferred to avoid fire hazards. Students
should wear pants, shirts, and proper shoes during the Lab
sessions. Loose clothing, loose wrist watches, ties, slipper, or
loose shoes are not allowed in the lab.
3. Wear safety glasses in the lab at all times.
4. Use safety hand gloves when handling sharp tools, hot or liquid
metal, or corrosive chemicals.
5. Keep fingers away from machines, furnaces, and other
equipment while they are working.
6. Do not leave the machine unattended when it is running land stop
it before making any adjustments or cleaning.
7. Do not hammer or use excessive force on any part of the
machine.
8. Report any cut, scratch, injury, or any other accident to the
laboratory instructor, or technician for the first-aid or phone
emergency (3333) or “0” operator from the nearest available
telephone.
9. After finishing the experiment, tools must be put in their proper
places.

10. No student is allowed to be in the lab with thobes or Punjabi  

11.       Wear eye protection (i.e. goggles) at all times and shoes must
completely cover the foot. No sandals are allowed.
12. Do not use any equipment unless you are trained and approved as
a user by your instructor or staff. Ask questions if you are unsure
of how to operate something
13.        Wearing proper gloves when handling chemicals
14. Do not touch any equipment, supplies, or other materials in the
lab without permission from the teacher.
15. If any laboratory equipment is malfunctioning, making strange
noises, sparking, smoking, or Smelling, inform your instructor or
staff immediately.
16. What to do in case of an Emergency?
a. In case of emergency, call 999 from a campus phone or 03-
860-9999 from a mobile phone. Clearly state the nature of
the emergency and the exact location of your lab.
b. You should be familiar with all the emergency exits in your
building and the locations of fire alarm systems in the
building.
c. If there is a fire drill during your lab period, turn off all gas
valves and electrical equipment before leaving.
d. You should know the location and use of all the safety and
emergency equipment (i.e., safety shower, eyewash, first-
aid kit, fire blanket, fire extinguishers, etc.
e. Report any safety issues, safety violations, or any incident
that you are aware of as soon as possible to your
instructor/teacher immediately.