Avoid wearing anything that is a fire hazard such as synthetic materials or hairspray. Avoid loose clothing like cardigans or scarves. Remove dangling jewelry.
Keep a ponytail holder or hair clip in your bookbag in case you forget to secure your hair before arriving at the lab.
Fireproof aprons, heat gloves, and face covers will be available when appropriate.
For example, mercury must be cleaned up with a vacuum. Touching it can result in heavy metal poisoning.
If you must smell something, do not smell directly from the recipient, but gently waft the air above the recipient towards yourself. Do not inhale the fumes, rather, take in just enough to make detect the smell. [13] X Research source
Do not pour anything down the sink or into the trash can unless you have received permission and instructions on how to do so.
