Basic Guidelines For Safe Practices :
Minimize risk by safe laboratory practices, including use of personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves ...).

We should always be thinking of the unexpected beforehand. Let's ask ourselves
" What would I do if ..." before we start an experiment.  Most of all, let's give respect to all chemicals.
                            
OSU's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website is an excellent source of information on chemical disposal, hazard communication program, chemical inventory list and other important information.

Reference Texts

1. Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories
   published by the American Chemical Society
2. Improving Safety in Chemical Laboratories
   edited by Jay A. Young.