Safe laboratory practice is based on understanding and respect, not fear. The regulations below are intended to help you work safely with chemical reagents. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory experiments you will encounter. Your instructors will discuss specific safety precautions relevant to each experiment during laboratory lecture. Your laboratory textbook or manual will point out specific hazards and precautions. Before beginning an experiment, be sure you have this information at hand and that you understand it. Do not hesitate to consult with your instructors if you have questions about any experiment or about these regulations.