Safety proceedures

​BIOL 123 may include laboratory exercises that may be hazardous if materials are handled or procedures are conducted improperly. Safety precautions are necessary. WKU has set regulations that must be upheld to insure the safety of all students in the laboratory. If you experience problems with laboratory materials or equipment, ask the instructor for help. ​

Fire and Safety Policies
Know the locations of the following (you will be shown in lab)

• Nearest fire alarm pull station
• Nearest fire extinguisher
• First Aid Kit
• Eye wash station
• Shower station
• All waste disposal containers

​Important Phone Numbers

• Emergency police services/fire & rescue: 911
• WKU Police: 911 from a campus phone OR 270-745-2548 from any other phone
• Biology Department: 270-745-4856
• Environmental Health & Safety: 270-745-6973

Please notify the instructor..
...if any of the following apply to you

• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on becoming pregnant
• Have epilepsy, diabetes or a heart condition
• Have serious allergies or a known infection
• Colorblind
• Being treated with immunosuppressive drugs such as corticosteroids

sign off on safety guidelines here