Laboratory Safety is the most important consideration when working a microbiology lab. The following
information could save you from serious injury. This introduction is focused on what is important to
know when you do begin work in an actual laboratory. Please be sure to become familiar with the topics
covered so it is second nature to you. You will be glad you did.
Laboratory Safety
What you work with can make you sick (picture below and website below)
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/pdf/CDC_LAI_Prevention_Poster_012313_508.pdf
, Leave your experiment inside the lab so you can stay healthy outside the lab
Lab Safety Rules
*Always follow the instructor’s directions and only do lab work when an instructor is present
*Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times.
*Do not touch equipment, chemicals, or other materials until told to do so.
* Do not eat food drink beverages, or chew gum in the lab. Do not use lab glassware as food or beverage
containers
* Report ALL accidents to your instructor immediately, even if you think it is minor
Clothing-Wear
*goggles/safety glasses
*closed toed shoes
*clothing made of natural based fiber such as cotton
*tie back long hair
Clothing-Do Not Wear
*sandals
*jewelry
*loose or baggy clothing
Lab Safety equipment
Be sure to locate the following items in the lab before going to your workstation and engaging in any lab
activities:
*safety shower
*eye wash
*wear your safety goggles at all times unless directed by your instructor they are not needed
More Lag Safety Equipment
Here are additional items whose location you should before going to your workstation and engaging in
any lab activities:
*fire extinguisher
information could save you from serious injury. This introduction is focused on what is important to
know when you do begin work in an actual laboratory. Please be sure to become familiar with the topics
covered so it is second nature to you. You will be glad you did.
Laboratory Safety
What you work with can make you sick (picture below and website below)
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/pdf/CDC_LAI_Prevention_Poster_012313_508.pdf
, Leave your experiment inside the lab so you can stay healthy outside the lab
Lab Safety Rules
*Always follow the instructor’s directions and only do lab work when an instructor is present
*Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times.
*Do not touch equipment, chemicals, or other materials until told to do so.
* Do not eat food drink beverages, or chew gum in the lab. Do not use lab glassware as food or beverage
containers
* Report ALL accidents to your instructor immediately, even if you think it is minor
Clothing-Wear
*goggles/safety glasses
*closed toed shoes
*clothing made of natural based fiber such as cotton
*tie back long hair
Clothing-Do Not Wear
*sandals
*jewelry
*loose or baggy clothing
Lab Safety equipment
Be sure to locate the following items in the lab before going to your workstation and engaging in any lab
activities:
*safety shower
*eye wash
*wear your safety goggles at all times unless directed by your instructor they are not needed
More Lag Safety Equipment
Here are additional items whose location you should before going to your workstation and engaging in
any lab activities:
*fire extinguisher
