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We use live microorganisms in this laboratory. These microorganisms are safe to use for those with normal, non-compromised immune response. If you have any health or other concerns associated with exposure please alert your instructor or the laboratory director immediately.
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Place all extra clothing, unnecessary books, purses, backpacks, and paraphernalia in an appropriate place.
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Eating, drinking, and smoking are forbidden at all times in the laboratory. Do not place anything in your mouth or eyes while in laboratory.
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Return all reagents, cultures, and glassware to their appropriate places.
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Wear a laboratory coat, smock, or lab apron, and goggles when working in the laboratory.
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Clean your work area with disinfectant before and after each laboratory period.
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Special receptacles will be provided for infectious materials and used glass slides. Place all discarded cultures and contaminated glassware into these receptacles.
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When infectious material is spilled, cover it immediately with a disinfectant and notify your instructor at once.
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Flame wire loops and needles before and immediately after transfer of cultures.
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Wash your hands before and after each experiment.
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Label all experimental material with your:
Name, Date Exercise number, Lab section, Specimen/Organism
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In case of an emergency telephone numbers are posted on the laboratory door.
