1. GOGGLES WILL BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. No Exceptions. You will be allowed two verbal warnings. Any reminders after this will result in a grade penalty.
2. Full shoes are required. No sandals, flip-flops, etc. are allowed. Lab coat or apron is required when wearing shorts, tank tops, etc.
3. Attendance is required at all laboratory sessions. In the event of an absence, contact your laboratory instructor and arrange to make up the work during another scheduled lab session.
4. The student should be acquainted with the eyewash station, safety shower, and fire- fighting equipment. Students are responsible for knowing their location and operation.
5. No smoking, chewing, eating or drinking allowed in the laboratory. If the student is taking medication which will affect alertness, notify the lab instructor.
6. Remember that most organic chemicals are flammable, toxic, carcinogenic or all three. Treat them accordingly.
7. Use burners only when expressly directed to do so. Do not leave flames unattended. Turn burners off when not is use.
8. Report all accidents or injury to the instructor immediately. In the event of a chemical spill, affected areas of the body should be immediately flushed with water.
9. No students are allowed in the organic storeroom without the lab instructor. No lab visitors without permission of the lab instructor.
10. Perform no unauthorized experiments. A pre-lab report must be approved by the instructor BEFORE beginning an experiment.
11. Dispose of organic chemicals only in designated containers, unless directed otherwise by the lab instructor.
12. The student is responsible for all glassware and equipment issued to or checked out from the stockroom.
Back to Organic Chemistry Home Page
TTU Department of Chemistry Home Page