Shoes are requiredThere is often broken glass on the floor. It is recommended that you wear closed shoesBiohazardous materials should be placed in the proper autoclave containerBroken glass / sharp objects should go in the designated broken-glass containerWe don't want the housekeeping staff to accidentally get cutIf you place it in the regular trash bins, it will cut through the trash bag and make a messBe on timeSafety issues will be discussed at the beginning of classNo horseplayThis includes pushing, punching, tickling, yelling, squirting, etc.Not only is this disturbing, but it could cause someone to get hurtTake a breakAt appropriate times, you may want to take a break to stretch your legs and relax your mindIf you choose to smoke (highly discouraged) please be considerate of people entering and leaving the building and please use the proper disposal containerTobacco productsNo smoking or chewing in the buildingPush chairs or stools in and straighten up your lab are before you leaveIt is amazing the number of bruised shins this will saveBring your book, laboratory manual, and laboratory Atlas with you to all labsThe lab manual outlines what you want to accomplish during the lab; it refers to the laboratory Atlas and many of the questions it asks can be found in your lecture textPlace all left over tissues, organs, and organisms in the designated areaDo not clog the sink with theseThe housekeeping staff does not like to find surprises in the garbageDo not clog the sinksThe most common causes are microscope coverslips and animal partsThis includes both the sinks at your stations and the side sinksClean and dry your dissecting toolsThis will keep them sharp and prevent rustingWe reuse microscope slides for future labs but not coverslipsRemove the coverslip and discard in the broken glass containerDiscard what way on the slide in the proper placeRinse the slide off and place it where it will dryCare for the equipment and suppliesMuch of the equipment (especially microscopes) are fragile and expensive -- treat it gently and clean it when finishedMost of the prepared slides cost upwards of $12 so be careful with themNever mouth pipette any chemical or organismNotify instructor of accidents or injuriesGENERAL LABORATORY RULESFollow these rules for safety, hygiene, and for creating a study atmosphere! Shoes are required There is often broken glass on the floor. It is recommended that you wear closed shoes Biohazardous materials should be placed in the proper autoclave container Broken glass / sharp objects should go in the designated broken-glass container We don't want the housekeeping staff to accidentally get cut If you place it in the regular trash bins, it will cut through the trash bag and make a mess Be on time Safety issues will be discussed at the beginning of class No horseplay This includes pushing, punching, tickling, yelling, squirting, etc. Not only is this disturbing, but it could cause someone to get hurt Take a break At appropriate times, you may want to take a break to stretch your legs and relax your mind If you choose to smoke (highly discouraged) please be considerate of people enteringand leaving the building and please use the proper disposal container Tobacco products No smoking or chewing in the building Push chairs or stools in and straighten up your lab are before you leave It is amazing the number of bruised shins this will save Bring your book, laboratory manual, and laboratory Atlas with you to all labs The lab manual outlines what you want to accomplish during the lab; it refers to the laboratory Atlas and many of the questions it asks can be found in your lecture text Place all left over tissues, organs, and organisms in the designated area Do not clog the sink with these The housekeeping staff does not like to find surprises in the garbage Do not clog the sinks The most common causes are microscope coverslips and animal parts This includes both the sinks at your stations and the side sinks Clean and dry your dissecting tools This will keep them sharp and prevent rusting We reuse microscope slides for future labs but not coverslips Remove the coverslip and discard in the broken glass container Discard what way on the slide in the proper place Rinse the slide off and place it where it will dry Care for the equipment and supplies Much of the equipment (especially microscopes) are fragile and expensive -- treat it gently and clean it when finished Most of the prepared slides cost upwards of $12 so be careful with them Never mouth pipette any chemical or organism Notify instructor of accidents or injuriesFailure to follow these rules may result in dismissal, reduction of grade or