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South

Seattle College



Undergraduate Research
Manual








Fall 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Undergraduate Research Projects

Guide to Ordering Supplies

Appendix A: Laboratory Rules for Undergraduate Research

Appendix B: Microbiology/Biology/Physics Safety Contract

Appendix C: Chemistry Safety Contract





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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

What are they?
In the Ready, Set, Transfer! Academy, UGR projects are federally-funded research endeavors that provide South
Seattle College students with authentic research or design-build experiences. They can take place at our campus
or at other campuses, such as the University of Washington.

Does the faculty advisor have to be a South Seattle College professor?
No. RST Academy stipends for research advising are available to any professor or graduate student (working
under a research professor) at a local college or university, as long as that person mentors an eligible South
Seattle RST student according to our criteria. Usually, such advisors are in established research labs and the
RST Academy student joins an existing project.

Professors at South Seattle college are also welcome to advise students in research projects, but they must
follow the procedures for establishing these projects, as outlined in this document.

Does a non-South Seattle College research advisor need to submit a UGR proposal?
No. As long as the RST Academy can verify that the advisor works in a pre-existing and viable research lab, a
new project proposal is not necessary.

How are payments calculated when students are unable to finish a quarter of research?
Students completing less than 50% of the research, as determined by their advisor, will not receive any
stipend.
Students completing over 50% but less than 100% of the quarters research will receive a pro-rated
stipend based on a determination of their work by their research advisor and the RST leadership.
An advisor stipend in such cases will be the same as the student stipend, as determined above.

Developing Projects

How does a faculty advisor initiate research at South Seattle College?
All new research projects at South must be approved by the Academic Programs Dean and go through a review
process to ensure they meet funding criteria and can mesh effectively with our instructional programs. To begin a
research project, faculty must submit a written proposal to the Dean of Academic Programs. The RST leadership
help to facilitate this process, answer questions, and support faculty.

The good news is that faculty who create new research projects may also qualify for a $1,000 development
stipend under the RST grant from the NSF.

What is the faculty stipend for developing an undergraduate research project?
Faculty will be paid $1,000 per project developed.

How long should a UGR project be?
Projects may be short-term or more open-ended, lasting multiple quarters. At a minimum, UGR projects must
be substantial enough to occupy at least one student and faculty member for at least one quarter.

When can a UGR project begin?

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UGR projects must start at the beginning of a quarter. They can run any quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring,
Summer).

What do UGR projects look like?
Projects may be developed in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science, or any other STEM-
field that meets the NSF funding criteria.

1. A UGR project may
Answer a research question by generating or analyzing data
Design or evaluate a product, device, or substance
Investigate or solve a problem using testing, simulations, or mathematical modeling
Generate quantitative or qualitative data
2. A UGR project creates substantial student learning experiences
Student work is increasingly self-directed during the project
Faculty provide constant, timely feedback and advice
3. A UGR project communicates knowledge
Students share the results of their research in a broader context

What is the difference between a UGR Project and a Framework?
Some projects may encompass such a broad question or line of inquiry that they persist in time and spin off in
new directions. A UGR framework meets all the criteria for a UGR project, in addition to the following:
It addresses a question or design challenge broad enough to nucleate multiple lines of inquiry
It primarily relies on students to research and propose new experiments sourced in the history of the
project or topic
It relies on professors to guide students in the process of owning the research framework as it develops

Both projects and framework stipends are paid at the same rate. Frameworks however may involve more
students and faculty over time, and are highly encouraged.

What is required for the written UGR proposal?
At a minimum, the UGR Proposal is a written document containing:
Brief introduction to research area / motivation for project, including references
Clearly defined research question, design goal, or problem to investigate
Experimental methods required
A clear description of the experimental design, including how results will be analyzed
A plan to address ethical concerns / obtain IRB approval (for animal or human subjects studies)
A plan to address chemical safety / disposal concerns
Materials list, including new purchases
The location(s) where the research will be conducted
Equipment list, including new equipment required
Any special accommodations required by the project (e.g., dedicated lab space)
Estimate of both student- and instructor-hours required, per quarter or per week
Skills / background required of student researchers
Possible venues for presenting research results, e.g., Project Day on campus, or the UGR Symposium in
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What should a UGR project produce each quarter?
Each quarter of project work must result in a tangible deliverable, such as a project presentation, summary of
research results, scientific poster, detailed abstract, or other evidence of the research, as worked out with the
UGR 294 instructor, Academic Dean, and RST leadership. Ideally, all projects result in an abstract submission to
the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium held in May of each year.

What steps are required to approve a UGR project?
All UGR projects need to receive an initial pre-approval, a brief pre-approval of supplies to be ordered, and
then a final approval of the overall project. These arent as difficult as they sound.

Here are the approvals required (see below for timeline)
1. Initial approval: Faculty provide a one- or two-paragraph project description to the RST leadership and
the Academic Programs Dean. This step is present to keep faculty from wasting time developing
proposals that wont work in our instructional space for some reason or another.
2. Supplies and Equipment approval: Faculty provide a detailed list of supplies for review by RST
leadership, the Academic Programs Dean, and the science laboratory technicians. This step is necessary
to ensure supplies are not on the states do not buy list and that the college can safely store,
manage, and dispose of them. It also allows lab techs to weigh in on the physical space and ongoing
maintenance required for new equipment purchases, and for the RST leadership and others to find
funding if new equipment must be purchased.
3. Final approval: Faculty submit the full research project description to the RST leadership and Academic
Programs Dean for final approval. This proposal may be returned to the faculty member for
changes/revisions.

Timeline for Project Proposals: All dates refer to the quarter BEFORE the project is to start, e.g., projects
starting Spring quarter must be approved the Winter or Fall quarter prior.

Deadline (all dates in the quarter
Example Dates from Fall 2015
Activity prior to starting the project)**
Submit a brief description of the
UGR project to the Dean and RST
leadership to receive preliminary
approval, in order to continue on
and develop the entire project 9th Monday November 23
All supply and equipment lists
submitted for preliminary
safety/feasibility review 10th Monday November 30
Project student names and SIDs
submitted for review (if known) 10th Monday November 30
All supply and equipment purchase
lists reviewed and approved 10th Friday December 4
Complete project proposals
submitted for review 11th Monday December 7
Initial project review completed and
projects returned to authors for
revision, if necessary. 11th Thursday December 10
th
All final/revised supply and 12 Monday December 14
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equipment lists given to Camille or
Aimee for ordering
Revised proposals due 12th Monday December 14
Project proposals receive FINAL
approval 12th Wednesday December 16
th
Stipend paperwork submitted 13 Monday December 21

** Summer quarter dates dont fit the regular schedule, and are slightly extended to take advantage of the
long September break

Can students be paid for helping to develop an undergraduate research project?
Yes, under certain conditions. If students are currently enrolled in UGR 214 and they substantially contribute
to developing a research project, with the understanding of the UGR 214 instructor and the primary faculty
developer of the UGR project, they may be awarded a one-time stipend of up to $200 with approval of the
Dean of Academic Programs.

Working on UGR Projects

What is a student paid for working on a UGR project?
Students earn $1,000 per quarter of active research for up to two quarters. In addition, each student on a
project has access to up to $400 of supply and equipment funding.

What is a faculty member paid for advising students in a UGR project?
Faculty earn $1,000 per student per quarter of research advising.

How many students can work on a single UGR project?
The cap is currently set at four students per research advisor.

Can more than one faculty act as a research advisor for a UGR project?
Yes, but they must work out among themselves, and communicate clearly to the Dean and RST leadership,
how they would like to split the stipend award, which is based on the number of students in the research
project.

What are the responsibilities of a research advisor?
The research advisor on a UGR project provides a complex and valuable service to the institution, community,
and students in his or her care.

At a minimum, the research advisor:
Works with the UGR 294 instructor to meet project deadlines and submit required paperwork.
Manages 1 4 student researchers, each working 5 15 hours per week
Provides equipment, scientific, and methodological training where necessary
Ensures student safety in all aspects of research
Communicates orders for project supplies / equipment to lab technicians
Manages project budget
Helps maintain project equipment and supplies
Meets weekly with student researchers
Provides timely feedback and mentoring to students
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Supervises students during experiments
Guides students in solving technical, methodological, and other research problems as they arise
Provides a written report or other evidence of student progress to the UGR 294 (independent study)
instructor about student work

What are the responsibilities of a student researcher?
At a minimum, student researchers in most projects:
Enroll in UGR 294 (Independent Study)
Provide a research abstract at the end of each quarter to the UGR 294 instructor
Work 5 15 hours per week in an increasingly self-directed manner
Provide timely feedback and research updates to the research advisor
Contribute ideas, knowledge, and expertise to the research team
Maintain a detailed, reflective laboratory notebook
Work respectfully and effectively on the research team
Find and analyze appropriate primary literature
View themselves as capable scientists
Describe the role and value of participating in a community of scientists
Record accurate and complete scientific data and observations
Create a poster, talk, paper, or other discipline-appropriate summary of the research
Present research results to a broader audience, ideally at the University of Washington Undergraduate
Research Symposium in May

In some cases, students will take a primary role in shaping the research or design project itself. These students
may further extend the research or design project, through the following activities:

Conduct extensive literature reviews to establish new lines of inquiry
Apply their science background to propose and/or create thoughtful, testable, rigorous hypotheses,
projects, or designs
Provide a plan to address chemical safety / disposal concerns
Describe or name the location(s) where the research will be conducted
Provide an equipment list, including new equipment required
Describe any special accommodations required by the project (e.g., dedicated lab space)
Address any ethical or logistical concerns presented by the project

Design-Build Projects
In some disciplines, such as engineering or computer science, a design-build project is a more realistic
representation of professional practice than traditional scientific research. In such projects, students may also
take on these additional activities:
Optimize the balance between performance-specified requirements and method-specified
requirements
Understand the complex relationships between design and construction on a fast-track project
Develop definitive performance criteria and apply them to design-build projects and evaluation plans

How long can a student work on a UGR project?
The RST Academy can provide an individual student up to two quarters of stipend funding, on the same
project or on two different projects. Students are free to work on any project as a volunteer for any length of
time, pending approval of the research advisor for the project.

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Who is eligible to become a student researcher?
Student researchers must meet all the requirements of and be active in the RST Academy. In addition, all
student researchers must enroll in UGR 294, a 2CR independent study course at South Seattle College, for
every quarter of paid research they conduct.

Because of the NSF funding model, RST students who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents can earn up to
$1,000 each quarter of research, and all other RST student researchers can earn up to $500 each quarter.
Research advisors are paid the same rates for such students, depending on the students eligibility status.

Can non-US citizens and residents work on UGR projects?
Yes. Such students are usually financially supported by International Programs on a case by case basis.
Unfortunately the RST grant does not provide funding for such students.

Who decides which students join a project?
Generally, the research advisor(s) on a project can choose any eligible student for their project.

Do students have to enroll in UGR 294 to conduct research?
Yes, a student must enroll in UGR 294, a 2CR independent study course, for every quarter of paid research. If a
student would like to work as a volunteer in a research project, they can choose whether to enroll in UGR 294.

Can a student join a research project in the middle of a quarter?
Assuming the student has the permission of the research advisor, the latest a student can join a research
project is the end of the second week of the quarter, which is the typical deadline for enrolling in the UGR 294
course. If a student joins a project late, they must still accumulate the minimum 55 hours of research time to
earn the stipend.

What if a student works less than or more than the 55 hour total time requirement?
Student researchers must complete at least 50% of the required hours to qualify for a stipend. If a student
completes more than 50% but less than 55 hours, they may be granted a pro-rata amount of the stipend.
Students are not paid more than $1,000 for work exceeding 55 hours in a quarter.

Can students add UGR 294 without joining a research project?
No, UGR 294 is only available for students in a current, pre-approved research project with a faculty advisor.

Do students need to take UGR 214 before taking UGR 294 and starting research?
No. This is highly recommended, however, so that students are more fully prepared to contribute to their
research team.

How long can a faculty research advisor work on a UGR project?
There is no time-limit on the number of quarters an advisor may conduct research, but the RST Academy can
only fund an advisor for up to two quarters with any particular student. Ideally, a research advisor will create a
project or research framework that provides a continuous stream of new students with authentic research
experiences.

Who recruits students to a research project?
The RST Academy, individual science instructors, and UGR project developers all work together to place
students in appropriate research projects. The earlier the RST leadership is notified of an upcoming project,
the more time they have to recruit students.
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Does the faculty advisor need to supervise students in the laboratory?
Yes, students must be accompanied by an advisor for all laboratory work. Students may work independently
on other aspects of the project, including literature reviews, data analysis, experimental design, etc.

Can a laboratory technician supervise students instead of the research advisor?
No, it is the role of research advisor to mentor students during lab sessions.

Can the laboratory technician help on the project?
Laboratory technicians are already fully occupied managing the instructional labs across campus. As a result,
their role in RST research projects is limited to ordering supplies and helping researchers find free lab time, in
consultation with the campus UGR Coordinator, Jake Ashcraft, and Academic Programs main office. The lab
tech may also work to handle chemical waste generated by the project and, to a limited extent, help
troubleshoot some equipment issues.


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A Brief Guide to Ordering UGR Lab Supplies and Equipment

What permissions are required for ordering supplies and equipment?
All supplies and equipment ordered need express permission of the Dean of Academic Programs. If the
supplies and equipment were listed in the project proposal, which was approved, this permission is assumed
to have been granted. If the project needs new supplies or equipment not originally specified, research
advisors must seek new permission.

Who orders supplies and equipment?
Research advisors should communicate their scientific supply needs to the laboratory technician Camille
Stempowski, who puts in all orders for the college. For other supplies (such as textbooks), the research advisor
should contact Aimee Goodwin.

What companies can the college order from?
The college has accounts with the following companies. The college has some catalogs in the laboratories, and
each company usually has a website. Please remember that the college always pays sales tax.

Fisher Scientific (state contract)** Chemglass
VWR (state contract)** Grainger
Sigma Aldrich Amazon
Pasco Life Technologies
Flinn Scientific Integrated DNA Technologies
Carolina Biological DigiKey
Vernier McMaster Carr
Bio-Rad

** State contract pricing can only been seen by Camille Stempowski. Please check with Camille on correct
pricing by giving her an item number.

What information is required to put in an order?
Please make sure to specify the exact name, number, and quantity of the supply or piece of equipment you
need to purchase, as it is listed in the company catalog or website. You should also specify a timeframe in
which you need the items, in case they are backordered or unavailable in the short term. In the case of web
orders, please provide a functioning web link.

Where are supplies and equipment stored?
Part of the challenge of doing UGR at our small college is organizing safe storage and convenient access for our
research supplies and equipment. OSHA and state safety regulations apply, as do the needs of our ongoing
laboratory courses. The laboratory technicians will determine the best locations to store UGR equipment and
supplies, in consultation with the UGR coordinator and research faculty.




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Laboratory Rules for Undergraduate Research at
South Seattle College
(Biology, Microbiology, A&P, Chemistry, Physics)

Mentors and students: Congratulations on your involvement in Undergraduate Research at South Seattle College! We
hope that you will have a safe and exciting learning experience in our labs. Please read carefully and follow faithfully the
laboratory rules below, and sign the corresponding laboratory agreement
1. Technicians responsible for labs are as follows:
Camille Stempowski, 934-7957: Biology (OLY305), Microbiology (OLY307).
Christian Kinlin, 934-7948: Physics (OLY 200), Chemistry (OLY300), A&P (RAH 305,306,308).

2. Students must read, sign, and return the safety agreement applicable to the particular lab they will use, prior to
first use of that lab. Please provide the original signed agreement to the tech, who will keep it on file in the lab.
(Agreements are attached.) Students under the age of 18 must obtain a parents or guardians signature.
Mentors are expected to understand and enforce the provisions of the safety contract, as well as all rules and
guidelines contained in this document.

3. Students and mentors must receive a UGR-specific orientation to the safety features of the lab before first use.

4. In particular, goggles and gloves must be worn while using or handling corrosive, flammable, or toxic chemicals.
(Chemical bottles will be labeled accordingly.) Goggles must be worn at all times in the chemistry lab and when
using certain types of lasers in the physics lab.

5. Students in the lab must be supervised at all times by a faculty mentor (or by the tech, with prior arrangement.)

6. No food or drink is allowed in the chemistry and biology labs, and no consumption of substances produced or
manufactured in the labs is allowed.

7. No students are allowed in the prep rooms (OLY301, OLY306, RAH307, OLY 201) without approval of the
laboratory technician.

8. Chemicals, reagents, equipment, computers, and facilities (labs, hoods, incubators, refrigerators, water baths,
etc.) are typically shared with class sections. In addition, many supplies are purchased only in quantities
required for scheduled labs. As a result, advance consultation and specific scheduling with the tech is necessary
for use of the labs, equipment, supplies, and chemicals.

9. Lead times:
a. All projects to be done in the SSC labs will be assessed by the lab tech and projects UGR research
advisor for safety before final approval by the UGR Coordinator in consultation with the Dean of
Academic Programs.
b. Use of labs, equipment, supplies, and chemicals are subject to availability. Requests for chemical and
equipment use must be received at least two weeks in advance. Preferably, each UGR advisor works out
a regular schedule with the lab techs on a quarterly basis. To reserve a laboratory or classroom, faculty
should submit the relevant form to Academic Program staff at least a week in advance. Keep in mind
that meeting the needs of the current lab classes is the top priority. We cannot alter scheduled labs to
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c. If new lab chemicals, reagents, equipment, or supplies are needed, be aware that ordering of these for
research projects may take weeks. Please plan accordingly!

10. Storage and labeling of chemicals, reagents and waste are strictly regulated on this campus. The regulations
applying to our facilities are more restrictive than those applying to regular homeowners. Materials must be
stored, labeled, and disposed of as specified by the tech. If in doubt, please ask the tech!

11. Equipment, supplies, and chemicals are often set up in advance, in labs or on carts, for scheduled classes. Please
do not disturb or remove anything from such setups. During your UGR lab orientation, the tech will show
mentors which equipment and supplies are available for your use. Mentors must make arrangements with the
tech in advance to use prep room space, equipment, or supplies, including but not limited to the following:

Heat stir plates


Balances
Incubator
Water baths

Vernier LabQuests and probes

The autoclaves and automatic pipettors in OLY306 (bio prep room) are reserved for tech use and off-limits to
mentors. Any tasks requiring the use of the autoclaves or the automatic pipettor must be performed by the
tech, as her workload allows.
12. When working with electrical hazards or lasers be sure to notify others using warning signs and symbols when
equipment is in use. Be aware of the current used or the class of laser in use. Locate the electrical panel to turn
off electricity remotely in case of emergency. Never operate electrical equipment in wet environments or
around liquids.

13. Be aware that there is a risk of burns from current carrying wires, hot plates, hot liquids and soldering irons.

14. Broken cabling and exposed wires should not be used and should be disposed of safely.

15. It is division policy that no state property (equipment or supplies) may be removed from this campus without
approval from the Dean of Academic Programs.

16. This campus has no research animal guidelines or policies, and these are subject to state and federal regulation.
As a result, no live vertebrate animals may be brought into the labs. Consultation with the tech is required for
introduction of any other living organisms.

17. No human tissues or bodily fluids may be used in research projects.

18. Students are responsible for cleaning up and putting away all materials after each session.


Contacts at South Seattle Community College:
Jake Ashcraft, SSC UGR coordinator, Chemistry Instructor:
Desk: 934-6480
Email: Jacob.ashcraft@seattlecolleges.edu

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Libby Schoene, Physics Instructor
Desk: 934-6456
Email: Elizabeth.schoene@seattlecolleges.edu

Camille Stempowski, biology lab technician:
Desk: 934-7957
Email: Camille.stempowski@seattlecolleges.edu

Christian Kinlin, chemistry/anatomy, physiology, and physics, lab technician:
Desk: 934-7948 (X7948)
Email: Christian.kinlin@seattlecolleges.edu

Security: 206-934-0911 (dial 0911 from office phones)

SSC Night Administrator: Cell phone 206-999-2566 (use "9" if calling from office phone)

In case of an emergency hazardous chemical spill, please call:
1. Christian Kinlin: 206-304-1619 cell
2. Campus security: 206-934-0911
3. Use for disastrous, truly dangerous emergency chemical spills ONLY: (Chemtrec): 800-424-9300
(use "9" if calling from office phone)



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UGR - BIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY/PHYSICS SAFETY CONTRACT
All students must review and sign the following Safety Protocol before working in the biology or physics labs. Only
students currently enrolled in UGR classes are allowed to use laboratory facilities for UGR. No children are allowed in
lab under any circumstances!

ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN LABORATORY FACILITIES! NO OPEN-TOED SHOES


ALLOWED IN LAB.

Protective eyewear must be worn when working with liquid bacteria cultures, stains, chemicals, and certain
classes of laser.

In the biology and microbiology labs, students must wipe down their bench top with Lysol and paper towels
before starting lab and when you are finished working. Lysol bottles are located at each station. Refill bottles on
the side counter

Locate the Fire Extinguisher, First-aid Kit, Fire Blanket, Eye Wash and Broken Glass Disposal Box in the
laboratory facility. Know where these items are located in case of an emergency.

Long hair must be tied back when using Bunsen Burners. Turn off Bunsen burners when finished! Always unplug
Hot Plates when finished with lab procedures.

Read all labels on chemical reagents before dispensing. Read SDS before working with a chemical for the first
time. SDS sheets are available from a shortcut on the desktop of all campus computers.

Deposit all broken glass in Broken Glass Disposal Box unless contaminated with bacteria. If contaminated, place in
contaminated broken glass container. Contaminated glass must be autoclaved.

Report all accidents (e.g. cuts, burns, spills or equipment damage) to your mentor. Any accident with injury must be
reported. A form must be filled out and given to the safety officer on campus. Forms are located on prep room door.

SSC is not responsible for damage to clothing from chemicals, stains or fire.

Lab materials are not to be removed from the laboratory facility. All slides, petri plates, chemical reagents, protective
equipment or any other SSCC lab property must remain in the laboratory facility, except in the case of scientific field work
that has been approved by the Dean of Academic Programs.

Students must wash their hands before leaving the laboratory facility.
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Please review the Safety Protocol above, then read and sign the following declaration. The signed declaration will
be collected by your Instructor and retained on file.

I _________________________________________ (Print Name) have read and understand all of the information
presented in the Safety Protocol. I understand that these policies are in place to insure the safety of all SSCC students,
staff and faculty. Failure on my part to follow the Safety Protocol may result in me being denied access to SSCC
laboratory facilities.

Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (If student is under 18)

Course # / Project Name: ______________________________________________

Instructor name: _____________________________________________________

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South Seattle Community College

UGR CHEMISTRY SAFETY CONTRACT


Welcome to chemistry lab at South Seattle Community College! In order to maintain a safe working environment for all students and
employees, certain safety rules must be followed. Please read the lab safety rules below, and ask your research advisor about anything
that is unclear, or that you have questions about. When you are finished, please sign the agreement, stating that you understand the
rules and agree to follow them at all times in the laboratory. This agreement will be kept on file by the laboratory technician. Thank
you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe and positive learning environment here at South!

General Rules:

1. Never work in the laboratory alone. A faculty research advisor or lab technician must be present.
2. Visitors are not allowed in the laboratory under any circumstances.
3. No unauthorized experiments.
4. You are required to purchase a pair of splash and impact resistant safety goggles, available in the SSC bookstore. If you
choose to bring your own, please check with your instructor to make sure that they are the right kind. They must be of
similar style to the ones for sale in the bookstore.
5. Whenever glassware or chemicals are out in the lab, everyone in the lab must wear their goggles. Failure to wear goggles
may result in serious eye injuries when working with chemicals. It is also recommended that contacts not be worn while in
the laboratory because they could exacerbate possible eye injuries.
6. Eating and drinking is forbidden in the laboratory. Please no gum, mints, water bottles, coffee, etc. in the lab area. You
may leave water bottles outside the door if you wish to leave the lab during breaks to get a drink. Also, do not apply makeup
in the lab, including lip balm or gloss.
7. Wash your hands thoroughly before leaving lab. Some of the chemicals are caustic and can cause burns.
8. Wear appropriate clothing. You must wear clothes that cover your skin from the ankles to the elbows. This means you
should wear long pants or a skirt that covers the ankle and shows no bare skin. Shorts, cut-offs, or capri pants are not
acceptable. You must wear closed toed shoes that cover your entire foot including the heel. No sandals, flip-flops or
Crocs/Croc-like shoes. As an added safety feature, you will be issued a lab coat that you will be required to wear while in
the laboratory.
9. Please tie long hair back, and be careful of loose clothing, such as long sleeves around flames to avoid burns. Students are
not allowed in the chemical preparation area or in the chemical storage room.
10. All accidents must be reported to the instructor as soon as possible.

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Emergency Procedures:

Please locate the following emergency equipment: Eyewash, Safety Shower, MSDS Binder, Fire Extinguisher, First
Aid Kit, and Fire Blanket.

In the event of an accident, use the following emergency procedures under the direction of your instructor or laboratory
technician.

1. Chemical Spills
a. Chemical spills on a counter top or the floor should be wiped up with a damp paper towel immediately.
b. A small chemical spill on a persons skin should be rinsed thoroughly with cold water and washed with soap.
c. If a chemical is spilled over a large area of a person, the person should be put in the safety shower immediately.
Remove all contaminated clothing while flooding the affected area with water. Continue to flood the area for a
least 15 minutes
d. If a chemical is splashed into the eyes, the individual will need to be assisted to the nearest eyewash station.
The eyes should be held open and flooded with water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Fire
a. For clothing on fire: Stop, drop, and roll. Then smother flames with the fire blanket.
b. For burning liquids: Smother the fire with a watch glass or large beaker if the liquid is contained in a beaker. If
the liquid has been spilled, use the fire extinguisher. Never use water on burning liquids!
c. Burns from hot glassware or apparatus should be held under cold water for at least 15 minutes.

Lab Experiment Safety Rules:


1. Be familiar with the research protocol before coming to lab. It will greatly increase your success and safety.
2. Store all personal items such as books, backpacks, etc. in the lockers provided. Hang coats and extra clothes on the coat
hooks.
3. Dispose of wastes in appropriate waste containers for your class in the waste hood. Never dispose of any waste down
the drain.
4. Dispose of broken glassware in the appropriate receptacle (and ask for a replacement.) Never dispose of broken glass
in the wastebasket!
5. Take care of desktops. Use damp paper toweling to wipe down your work area at the end of your exercise.
6. Always put all equipment back where you got it, in the same condition in which it was received.
7. Balances must be kept clean at all times. Use a container (such as a beaker, a weigh boat or paper) to weigh chemicals
on a balance.
8. If directed to observe the odor of a substance, do not hold your face directly over the container. Fan or waft the vapor
toward you by sweeping your hand over the container towards your nose.
9. Dilute strong acids carefully. Always add acid to water to minimize violent reactions. Remember the phrase Add
Acid.
10. Special Care must be taken to avoid contamination of chemicals when they are dispensed.
a. Do not take reagent bottles to your desk unless asked to do so.
b. Do not waste chemicals; know how much you need and get that much.
c. Never put any chemicals back into the bottle. (If you took too much of a reagent, share it with another
group.)
d. Use a clean chemical scoop for each chemical.
e. Always clean spills from bottles or counter tops immediately.
f. Bottle caps must be securely closed immediately after use.

Special Concerns:
If you have concerns about allergies, please speak with your research advisor. Also, if you are pregnant or think that you might be,
please keep in mind that we will be using chemicals in lab which may present a hazard to your unborn child. Chemicals used in this
laboratory are listed in your lab manual which you can use as resource to speak with your physician or health care provider.

Laboratory Safety Agreement


I have read, understand, and agree to follow the safety rules as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Agreement handout. I
realize that failure to observe these rules could result in bodily injury, including but not limited to poisoning, chemical or
physical burns, blindness, and cuts from broken glass, to myself and other people. I further understand that a chemical
laboratory contains many hazards, and that following these safety guidelines will minimize but not entirely eliminate these

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risks. I also realize that I may be asked to leave the chemistry laboratory for not wearing the appropriate attire or following
the rules stated above. I understand these risks and voluntarily agree to participate in these activities.

______________________________________________
Name (Print)

______________________________________________
Signature Date

______________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature (if under 18 years old)

(Please return this signed page to the laboratory technician for storage in the chemistry lab, and keep the previous pages for your
reference.)

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