Entering and Leaving
the Lab
Entering
the Lab 1.
When you enter the lab, place your backpack and other personal items
into one of the designated spaces. 2.
Obtain a pair of goggles from the goggle cabinet and put them on. The
goggles are to be worn properly at tall times while in the lab. If the
goggles get foggy, go to one of the de-fogging stations located in the NHB
hallway of the organic lab. 3.
Obtain a lab coat from the coat rack. Be sure it is the correct size,
put it on and button it up. Wear the lab coat while in the lab. If you need
to leave the lab but will remain in the NHB hallway of the organic labs, you
do not need to remove the lab coat. If you must leave the hallway for some
reason (like going to the bathroom), please remove the lab coat. 4.
Obtain all the necessary glassware from your locker and move it to the
drawer located at your station in the hood. Do not leave anything on the
benchtops except your notebook. Leaving
the lab 1.
If you leave the lab, notify your TA of why and where you will be
going. Also let them know when you come back into the lab. 2.
Always remove your gloves if you leave the lab for any reason. 3.
When you have completed the assignments for the day and are ready to
leave, make sure to do the following: a. Clean your work area and put all
your equipment back into your locker. b. Ensure that your hotplate/stir
plate is off. Make sure that your water line, airline, and vacuum line are
all turned off. c. Return the lab coat to the correct
hanger on the rack. d. Return your goggles to the goggle
cabinet. e. Inform your TA that you are leaving
for the day. |