All students must wear long pants or skirts as well as shoes that cover the toes. If you do come to lab wearing inappropriate attire you will be asked to go back to your dorm room and change. Loose fitting clothes, especially long sleeves and neckties, are a definite safety hazard. They can easily fall into beakers or knock over a hazardous chemical. C. Long hair, if left hanging loosely, can be a real hazard.
Jewelry can also catch on protruding objects and lead to accidents.
It is suggested that you remove watches, rings, bracelets, and necklaces before coming to lab. D. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all safety equipment in the laboratory. These features include the safety shower, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, eye wash station and fire alarm. We will discuss the proper use and application of these safety features during the first lab period and you will be quizzed on them. E. Cuts and burns are the most common injuries occurring in introductory labs.