Working well on a project includes working safely in the laboratory, and safety is an inherent part of Course 10.26. Since your experiments evolve throughout the semester, safety analysis is a continual part of the operation. Safety instruction starts with a one-hour lecture at the beginning of the term. You'll get a copy of the ACS manual Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories. Among the Faculty for Course 10.26 are a members of the Department Safety Committee; safety during class is monitored by both faculty and teaching assistants. You'll be expected be familiar with the potential hazards of your experiments and to operate safely at all times.
Students and researchers interested to get specific information on 1) the use and manipulation of microorganisms and chemicals, 2) the decontamination and disposal of biological and chemical wastes, 3) the clean up of biological and chemical spills, 4) how to use a laser, radioactive materials, 5) toxicity of chemicals, and on any other aspect of Biological Assessment and Industrial Hygiene, should contact the Environmental Medical Services.