Biology Lab Safety

Start with safety

Before working in a laboratory, you need to learn proper laboratory procedures and how to work safely in the lab. Please review the Biology Laboratory Safety guidelines before you begin each laboratory investigation.

Please also look at your course syllabus for accessibility and other policies and visit the Lab Safety Website for additional details.

Download Biology Lab Safety PPT slides (web version) as one file or view the slide show below.

Biology Lab Safety Slides – slides 1-23

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