1. Do not bring non-essential materials into the lab. There is space in the hall cubicles for book bags and coats. The only items you will need in the lab are the lab instructions, pens and pencils, and paper for recording your results.

2. No food or drink are allowed in the lab at any time. We will be working with some fairly nasty chemicals and some exercises involve bacteria. You do not want to be ingesting these things.

3. Be very aware of your face. The eyes are particularly sensitive to chemicals, and provide a good portal of entry for microorganisms; the best way to avoid contact is to keep your hands away from your face as much as possible.

4. We will be working with stains in some exercises that will not wash out of cloth, so only wear clothes that you won't mind getting a little messed up. We have a few lab coats but not nearly enough for everyone.

5. Keep long hair tied back. We will have open flames in some exercises and you don't want to make an ash of yourself.

6. Dispose of waste material properly. There are specific, clearly labeled containers for glass and contaminated materials. Do not fill these containers up with routine paper trash.

7. Alert your instructor or TA to any spills or breakage. These accidents need to handled correctly so don't try to clean them up yourself.

8. Alert your instructor or TA IMMEDIATELY if anyone has a cut that causes bleeding. Due to very serious risks associated with HIV and hepatitis, any bleeding must be handled with utmost caution.

9. Know the location of fire extinguishers and the emergency eyewash station.