Sanitized safety glasses for solids and chemical splash goggles for hazardous chemicals, both with ANSI Z87.1 markings, are required to be worn by all occupants.

Follow all directions the first time they are given.

Respect all people, chemicals, tools, and machines.

Be courteous in language and actions, and respect others and their property.

Be on time and prepared to participate.

Running, playing, yelling, and throwing objects are NEVER allowed.

Food and drink are NEVER allowed in the laboratory.

Working in the laboratory while impaired is NEVER allowed.

Students must pass all chemical safety tests and tool and machine safety tests with 100% accuracy.

Students will only be able to use tools and machines when they have obtained permission from the instructor and the instructor is in the laboratory.

Students should not work alone in the laboratory.

Students should wear proper clothing that protects their arms, legs, and feet from injury. Open-toed shoes are NEVER permitted in the laboratory.

Remove all jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.

Never use dull or damaged tools.

Only the operator is allowed in the machine safety zone while a machine is running unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

Do not talk to anyone while operating a tool or machine.

Only carry what you can safely handle.

Clean up spills, scraps, and dust immediately.

IMMEDIATELY report any injury (no matter how minor), faulty equipment, and other unsafe conditions to the instructor.

When in doubt, seek assistance from the instructor.

Know how to operate laboratory safety controls – eye wash, shower, etc.

Never operate any equipment in the lab without first receiving safety training and reviewing (and signing) the safety acknowledgement form with the teacher.

Appropriate occupancy loads are established and enforced.

All exits are to be accessible.

Machines are to be anchored as designed (to the floor, bench, etc.) before operating.

When working with machines that produce wood dust, make sure a wood-dust collection system is turned on and operating as designed.

All electrical receptacles are GFCI protected and operational.

Make sure all electrical cords and plugs are in good operating order before using any equipment requiring electrical power.

8. A means of communication (intercom, telephone, cell phone) is available in case of an emergency.

9. An emergency eye wash and shower with 10-second access and tepid water (60-100 degrees F or 15.6-37.8 degrees C) are available.

A first aid kit is readily available in case of a safety injury.

An ABC type fire extinguisher is appropriately hung for easy access.

Flammable materials for disposal (rags, etc.) should be placed in an appropriate metal disposal container. The container must be emptied into a secondary holding container outside of the building at the end of each day.

All flammable liquid chemicals should be stored properly in a flammable liquid cabinet.

Proper storage is available for tools, wood, metal, etc.

An appropriate number of sinks, soap dispensers, and paper towel dispensers for hand hygiene are provided.

Always clean up during and after equipment use to prevent slip-and-trip fall hazard accidents.

Failure to follow the safety rules will result in a loss of laboratory privileges!