NSU University School Faculty, Staff and Employee Handbook

82 Appendix H NSU Laboratory and Chemical Safety Policies LABORATORY AND CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST All faculty who teach a science class are responsible for following the Nova Southeastern University laboratory procedures outlined on the following page. These forms must be presented to students verbally – before the first science lab, attached to the course syllabus and given to every student NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LABORATORY AND CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: All students and staff have been instructed about the location and simulated use of the following equipment:  Fire Extinguisher  Fire Blankets  Emergency Shower  Eye Wash Station  Fume Hood  Master Gas Shut Off Valve  Emergency Exhaust Fans  Emergency Evacuation Routes  First Aid Supplies  Spill Control Procedures  Body Fluid Control Procedures General Laboratory Safety Rules 1. Closed-toe shoes are required (no open sandals, flip-flops or bare feet). 2. Very long hair must be tied back. 3. Long loose-fitting sleeves or other clothing, which could easily catch fire, are not allowed. 4. No food allowed in the labs. 5. No smoking anywhere in the labs.