This laboratory safety guidance booklet deals specifically with laboratories within the jurisdiction of federal osha. Radioactive materials, chemicals, and equipment may not be brought into the department without prior notification. The departement of physics of the university of basel is a center for international toplevel research in the fields of nano and quantum physics, and cosmology and particle physics. Read your laboratory manual or other assigned readings and instructions carefully before lab. May 16, 2017 any mad scientist wouldnt be complete without their trusty lab coat. Learn physics by proper preparation for the experiments and by doing. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and.
Physics lab safety manual 82009 georgia gwinnett college. Handbook to ensure their own safety and the safety of the people they work with. Michele crase, lab safety manager radiation and biological safety 8157539251 office 8157621187 cell. Physics student safety contract lab work is the key to progress in science. Utc department of chemistry and physics chemical laboratory. General physics laboratory safety guidelines universal physics. Introduction to the physics laboratory all of the laws of physics are expressions of experimentally observed phenomena in nature. Personal protective equipment ppe is available for authorized users and is available on site glasses including prescription glasses with side shields and safety shoes. Students should also read the appropriate safety information available in the manual. Safety must be the primary consideration for all persons working in a physical laboratory. For your protection, jewelry should not be worn in the lab. Students may not start an experiment until given permission by the instructor. Failure tocomply with these rules may result in dismissal or suspension from the laboratory. They cover what you should know in the event of an emergency, proper signage, safety equipment, safely using laboratory equipment, and basic commonsense rules.
In this class, you will practice some of the same fundamental laboratory procedures and techniques that experimental physicists use. If the pdf does not display below, you may also download it here. Report all accidents, injuries or breakage to the instructor immediately. In the physics lab, the main concerns are mechanical, extreme heat. Our students benefit from the excellence in research that offers them an outstanding range of courses supervised by highly talented assistants and renowned professors. Typically longsleeved, white, kneelength coats made of cotton and polyester or other naturally absorbent material. All individuals performing work at bnl are required to obtain a guest or permanent appointment before beginning work. More than a mere place in the back of the classroom, the laboratory is the place where physics students do physics. Lab safety rules department of physics and astronomy. The safety of physics science activities in a high school. Goals, graphing, use of the computer, lab reports, safety in the physics laboratory, emergency procedures the laboratory activities and experiments are listed here with the lab topic in italics and the purpose of each lab is stated under the title of the lab. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory.
Phys 2425 university physics i department of physical and. All theories have to be proven by experiments and new discoveries mostly come from very advanced measurements. At the bottom of this page is a form for confirmation that. Scott mooberry, director 8157536250 office 8157392375 cell 8157569900 home. Safety symbols alert you to potential dangers in the laboratory investigation. Do not conduct the procedure unless you can answer all what if questions.
Physics 123 laboratory manual illinois institute of technology. Get their buyin with the student lab safety agreement. Exposed belts and pulleys must be covered with a shield. This document is not a complete listing of the safety hazards in this laboratory or any laboratory. The purpose of this document is to inform the physics student of the basics of laboratory safety and point out the most common types of safety hazards in the physics laboratory.
Theemergency telephone is in the hallway dial 911 for emergencies. Lab safety rules thesafety policies and procedures listed below must be followed in the laboratory. The following are rules that relate to almost every laboratory and should be included in most safety policies. Written by teachers for teachers and students, the physics classroom provides a wealth of resources that meets the varied needs of both students and teachers. In order to assist these inexperienced physics teachers to address these questions, we have prepared a safety evaluation checklist for physics teachers 2. Physics safety plan vanderbilt university college of arts and. Department of physics 1 laboratory safety procedures. Lab manager recently scoured the safety policies of several laboratories to determine some of the most common lab safety rules out there, to help you whether youre developing or updating a set of policies for your own lab.
Students have the responsibility for learning and understanding the appropriate. Given the nature of my physics labs nontoxic i tend to view the rules ive had about eating and drinking as more of a consideration for the electronic equipment and. Rules for the safe handling of chemicals in the laboratory the following rules should be used for all work involving chemicals. First aid providers for physics is graham pearson and graham ferrier khs 235a. All persons who work in physics department research laboratories or shops are required to read and understand i the usu safety and health policy and ii the physics general safety requirements see below. Introduction high school physics teachers are expected to provide safe, handson, inquirybased activities for their students. Closedtoed shoes must be worn in all science laboratories. Students must conduct themselves in a careful, professional manner in the laboratory. During this course, you will be doing many investigations in which safety is a factor. Physics laboratories safety rules and recommendations for all students, faculty and staff using the physics laboratories. Physics laboratory manual for undergraduates 2014 thelnminstituteofinformationtechnology rupa ki nangal, postsumel, viajamdoli, jaipur 302031, rajasthan, india. It is in the laboratory that physics students learn to practice the activities of scientists asking questions, performing procedures, collecting data, analyzing data, answering. The physics classroom serves students, teachers and classrooms by providing classroomready resources that utilize an easytounderstand language that makes learning interactive and multidimensional. Students must be informed about safety issues and must obey any safety rules posted in the lab or given by the instructor.
This prevents the hazard of broken belts, and of fingers or clothing being caught between belts and pulleys. Niu emergency contacts environmental health and safety. The following general laboratory safety rules have been adopted by the department of chemistry and physics. General physics laboratory safety guidelines universal physics laboratory agreement for georgia state university 1.
No student is permitted in the laboratory without an instructor. Working in a laboratory area requires some additional training hazard communications, lab standard, or user training. Physics lab safety manual georgia gwinnett college 5 of 19 mechanical hazards a. All of the documents are in adobe acrobat portable document format pdf. All safety training must be completed before the work that depends on that training begins.
The chemistry staff will indicate hazards associated with individual assignments and explain. Lab coats are required if you are in an area where chemicals are open. Slight variations of equipment can be made and will not affect the basic integrity of the experiments in the laboratory manual. Safety and conduct rules for physics laboratory courses. Laboratory safety rules, procedures and regulations safety rules ensuring laboratory safety is not just the responsibility of the instructor. University policy, osha regulations, and common sense require that all students are informed about laboratory safety before doing anything remotely dangerous in the lab. You are expected to be familiar with the safety rules and to conduct your laboratory work in a safe manner at all times. Physics 123 laboratory manual illinois institute of. Keep quiet and disciplined, and observe cleanliness in the lab.
Approved chemical splash goggles not safety glasses must be worn in laboratories where chemical work is being done. Students who do not follow the safety rules will be subject to dismissal from the laboratory. Home school of mathematics and natural sciences physics and astronomy laboratory information. No student may invite individuals who are not enrolled in the physics. You are expected to be familiar with the safety rules and to conduct your laboratory work in a. Menceloglu started an initiative to attract more attention to laboratory safety in 2011 and planned an extensive study to create a better work environment and provide necessary. Physics laboratories safety rules and recommendations for. Physics lab safety contract lapeer east high school. Awareness is the most fundamental principle of laboratory safety. Student laboratory safety agreement download pdf make sure your students understand lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. To provide guidelines to students and instructors of the basics of laboratory safety and point out the most common types of safety hazards in the physics laboratory at thompson rivers university tru.
How to make teaching come alive walter lewin june 24, 1997 duration. To ensure a safe classroom, a list of rules has been developed and is called the science safety contract. Scope the primary objective in laboratory design should be to provide a safe, accessible environment for laboratory personnel to conduct their work. Come to the laboratory dressed appropriately for all possible safety hazards. These are documents that will help students with their preparation for the physics 123 laboratory and with the completion of laboratory reports.
The school of physics fully endorses the work health and safety policy of the university of western australia. Pdf good laboratory practices glp in tertiary institutions is a must to ensure safety among laboratory tenants. Choose from either our high school or middle school course. Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in the laboratory. Michele crase, lab safety manager radiation and biological safety 8157539251 office 8157621187 cell jim gable, lab safety coordinator and chemical safety coordinator 8157531610 office 8157511934 cell 8154982658 home department of physics alternates. Laboratoryspecific training as per individual lab hazards. Students may not block the aisle in the laboratory with their bags, jackets, notebooks and other articles. Physics laboratory safety handout physics for a change.
Be familiar with and follow these general physics laboratory safety guidelines. Additional safety instructions will be given for each activity. Advanced physics laboratory manual department of physics. Physics and astronomy laboratory information school of.
The physics department is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and faculty. Having a strong set of overall laboratory safety rules is essential to avoiding disasters in the lab. Laboratory safety manual university of tennessee at. The safety of physics science activities in a high school physics classroom jennifer bolla1, retha meier2, elizabeth meyr2. To provide guidelines to students and instructors of the. Anyone working or conducting research in the physics and astronomy department including faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers must complete required university training and annual departmental safety training. Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, andor damaged equipment to your ta or lab coordinator. Experiments can be carried out safely if students follow the appropriate procedures and precautions.
T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s i n t r o d u c t i o n s e. Promptly flush eyes with water for a prolonged period 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Laboratory work is a very important part of a course in general physics. The aim of a lab course in the advanced physics teaching lab is. Safety and conduct rules for physics laboratory courses 1. Physics department rules everyone must know june 2015. Never underestimate the risk and hazards involved in working in laboratories.
In this class, you will practice some of the same fundamental laboratory procedures and techniques that experimental physicists use to pursue new knowledge. In the physics lab, the main concerns are mechanical, extreme heat and cold, electrical, radiation. L a b s a f e t y h a n d b o o k o f f i c e o f e n v i r o n m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y. In the laboratory you will have an opportunity to observe and discover those phenomena directly. Both current and prospective science teachers can take flinns free, online school laboratory safety course and become flinn certified in school laboratory safety. Physics lab safety printed copies of this document are uncontrolled. After reading the rules, you and a parent or guardian. Return all equipment, clean and in good condition, to the designated location at the end of the lab period.
Student physics laboratory safety agreement download pdf make sure your students understand physics lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. More than 140 videos available on topics from goggle safety to teacher liability. Physics laboratory manual for undergraduates 2014 thelnminstituteofinformationtechnology rupa ki nangal, postsumel, viajamdoli, jaipur. Be aware of the locations of fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Physics laboratories safety rules and recommendations for all. Wear lab coat, safety goggles, protective gloves and a surgical mask when needed. In addition, lab safety rules, hazard communication pictograms and emergency procedures will be.
Safety in the science classroom is an important part of the scientific process. Safety shoes and safety glasses with side shields must be worn when required and are available on site. Although the physics laboratory doesnt usually use chemicals like biology and chemistry labs, there are still safety concerns that not everyone is commonly aware about. Territories puerto rico and the virgin islands that have their own oshaapproved occupational safety and health standards, which may be. Pdf strategies of physics laboratory safety for undergraduate. Therefore, systematic, careful lab work is an essential part of any science program.
Laboratory safety manual the university of tennessee at. Nov 14, 2017 given the nature of my physics labs nontoxic i tend to view the rules ive had about eating and drinking as more of a consideration for the electronic equipment and lab cleanliness than student safety. Jim gable, lab safety coordinator and chemical safety coordinator 8157531610 office 815751. It is the policy of the department of chemistry and physics to provide a safe environment for students and faculty involved in laboratory work.
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