Safety in Chemistry Department Labs

The Gustavus Chemistry Department places a high priority on safety and expects students to behave in a safe manner in lab and follow safety procedures.

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Lab Safety Video - 2017

All students enrolled in a chemistry course with a lab at Gustavus are required to watch the safety video and score 100% correct on the safety quiz. Student workers in the department are also required to watch the safety video.

Previous lab safety video for additional Info.: Lab Safety Video - 2014

Safety & Student Worker Handbook

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Data Sheets for Chemistry Labs

 

OSHA’s SDS formatting explanation

OSHA's Pictogram Information

Additional Resources

 

Emergency Procedures (what to do if.....)

Safety_Cleanliness_Checklist - what to do prior to leaving a lab

 

 

Link to ACS Chemical Safety in the Classroom