Laboratory Safety

Laboratories and shops may contain a number of hazards. Employees and students must receive training before starting any activities in a laboratory setting that could impact their safety. General laboratory safety principles include:

• Reporting all accidents to a supervisor.
• Wearing appropriate clothing.
• Knowing the location and operation of safety showers and eyewashes.
• Labeling all containers of hazardous materials, including hazardous waste.
• Being familiar with the properties of the chemicals used in the lab.

General information about chemical hygiene can be found at http://utk.edu/go/b2.