Prevent environmental microorganisms from entering specimens or cultures and interfering with results of studies. Facilitate the successful completion of assigned laboratory actlvities. Hands and bench tops are cleaned before and after laboratory activities. Take special precautions with any open wounds on the hands. Culture spills or other accidents should be given the proper attention immediately.
Long hair is controlled and no jewelry is worn during laboratory activities.
Coats, excess books and other personal items are left outside the lab. Keep a record of all your laboratory activities, and answer any questions in a lab notebook. Properly dispose of all cultures and glassware. Do not remove any contaminated materials from the lab. Immediately report any accident or malfunction of equipment to the instructor.