Laboratory Safety

Instructors of laboratory courses are responsible for the safety of students in their laboratories. Work in a laboratory will be permitted only under the supervision of a staff member or with his or her authorization. Proper supervision of a student laboratory is the responsibility of the faculty member in charge of that laboratory.

Laboratory work after regular school hours (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) and in the absence of a staff member will be permitted only when it can be shown that:

1. the presence of a staff member is not required;
2. the work cannot be carried out conveniently during regular hours; and
3. there is no safety hazard involved.

A student may be given permission to work after regular hours by having the faculty member fill out the appropriate forms (available in the Division III office). Any conditions, such as the required presence of a second person, should be noted on the form.