Laboratory Safety:

• For potentially dangerous experiments, the laboratory administrator must be contacted for a safety review.

• All personal injuries must be reported in writing to the laboratory administrator.

• Work that generates dust or fumes must be carried out in fume hoods.

• Chemicals that are to be used in Materials Lab must be approved by the laboratory administrator before they are put into use.

• Obtain appropriate training and approvals before using any equipment.

• Ask the staff if you are in doubt about anything.

Rules of conduct: 

• If you break something, take it easy. Let the staff know so that we can repair or replace it. Inform the staff of any malfunctions.

• Tools and materials must always remain in Materials Lab.

• If you use any equipment, you take responsibility for its condition and the associated work area.

• Clean up after yourself.

• Food and drink are not allowed in Materials Lab.

To gain access to the laboratory, students must complete an introductory course on equipment use.

If you are a staff member interested in using the laboratory, please contact the laboratory administrator.