During the first laboratory period become familiar with the location of the safety features of the laboratory. Learn the location of, and how and when to use eye wash fountains, safety showers, fire extinguishers, fire blanket. Clothing worn in the laboratory should protect the arms, legs, and feet. Both men and women should wear jeans or slacks, not shorts or skirts. Foot covering which exposes toes or any portion of the feet should not be worn when handling chemicals.
Laboratory coats are highly desirable to protect clothing.
Students wearing shorts or sandals will be asked to leave the laboratory. Confine long hair and loose clothing when in the laboratory. Never wear rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can catch on objects, or under which chemicals can be trapped. When inserting glass tubing or thermometers into rubber stoppers, always protect your hand by wrapping the glass tubing with a towel. In addition place a drop of glycerin on both the glass tubing and the hole.