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Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the lab,
No eating, chewing gum, or drinking in the lab.
Proper dress and shoes must be worn all time, no flip-flops or opened-toe shoes. Wearing a lab coat is strongly suggested. Wearing a lab coat is mandatory when handling corrosive and/or hazardous chemicals.
No earphones/headphones or loud music is allowed in the lab.
No food or drinks stored in the refrigerator.
Read all procedures and associated safety information prior to the start of an experiment.
Dispose waste chemicals, sharp objects, and broken glasses as instructed.
Label all chemicals (including water), and wastes as instructed.
Read SDS and be familiarized with chemicals, before opening a new chemical bottle, starting a new chemical reaction, and disposing a chemical waste.
Add any new chemical to online inventory (Quartzy) and keep a e-copy of the SDS in Quartzy.
In an emergency call 911 (campus police 575-835-5555) first and then inform the PI.