Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism

LABORATORY MANUAL

FHSC1024

THERMODYNAMICS AND

ELECTROMAGNETISM

FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (P)

TRIMESTER 2

UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

LABORATORY SAFETY RULES

The following rules must be obeyed by all students in the science laboratory of the faculty. Willful or

repeated inadvertent noncompliance may result in dismissal or suspension from the laboratories.

I. No entry without permission:

i)

Outsiders are not allowed to enter the laboratory without permission.

ii)

Visitor must request for a lab coat from the laboratory officer before enter to the laboratory.

iii)

No student is allowed to enter the laboratory unless permission has been given by

laboratory officer or lecturer.

II. At work in the laboratory:

i)

No experiment may be attempted without the knowledge and permission of lecturer or lab

officer.

ii)

Laboratory coat must be worn at all times in the laboratory.

iii)

Students must wear covered shoes in the laboratory. Students wearing open toes shoes such

as slippers or sandals are not allowed to work in the laboratory.

iv)

Safety glasses must be worn when necessary.

v)

Mobile phones are to be switched off at all times in the laboratory.

vi)

Do not smoke, drink, eat, bite nails or pencils, or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.

vii)

Do not pipette chemicals with mouth.

viii)

Do not taste any chemicals, including diluted solutions. If any acid or alkali accidentally

enters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with plenty of water. Inform your lecturer or

laboratory staff, and seek medical attention if necessary.

ix)

Any accident must report to the lecturer or lab officer immediately.

x)

Paper should never be used to light up the Bunsen burners.

xi)

Used match sticks, filter papers, and other solid waste must never be thrown into the sinks.

They must be thrown into the...