You are required to supply your own safety glasses and lab coats. Safety glasses that exclude UV light will be supplied. No open toed shoes allowed. No eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum in the lab. Always wear UV protective safety glasses when using the UV light source.
Phenol causes severe burns when it comes in contact with skin.
When working with volumes of phenol and chloroform in excess of 1 ml, use the fume hood. Wear gloves when handling ethidium bromide. When using electrical power sources, turn the voltage and current settings to zero and turn off the power before connecting and disconnecting the leads. All items that come in contact with bacteria are to be put in special containers to be autoclaved before washing or disposal.