Lab Safety

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Biology Laboratory Safety

The Henry Ford Community College Science Department has set minimum safety requirements for all laboratory courses.

Clothing Policy

Shoes. Shoes should be worn at all times in Science Labs. They need to have solid covering from toe to heel. Sandals and slippers are not appropriate.
Attire. Clothing should cover at a minimum from the torso down to the knees.
Students must have proper shoes and attire to remain in the laboratory.

Safety Glasses

Students must wear safety glasses in labs in which chemicals are being used.
Safety glasses will be provided and will be stored in a bin in each laboratory.
Signs in the lab will indicate this is a day safety glasses must be worn.
Students will take the safety glasses and sanitize the glasses with alcohol wipes provided before use.
At the end of the laboratory, students will return safety glasses to bin.
Safety glasses are required even if a student wears glasses or contacts

Book Bags/Back-packs

All book bags and back-packs must be placed in a designated area, typically under bench or near coat racks.

Housekeeping

Students are required to leave their work areas clean and put away all materials before leaving the lab.
Students must wash their hands before leaving the lab when hazardous materials are in use.

Food/Drink in labs

Food and drink (including gum, cough drops and candy) are strictly prohibited in all lab rooms at all times whether or not lab is in session.
Students should not apply cosmetics in lab. This also includes chapstick and hand lotion.