The proper planning of laboratory experiments is an essential component of laboratory safety. Experiment planning allows for a comprehensive review of the operations and potential hazards associated with a particular experiment or set of experiments. Further, the planning process allows an opportunity for the consideration of waste minimization efforts, as well as compliance with Rensselaer’s internal policies and the realization of potential cost savings.
While the format and degree of specificity included in the experiment planning process is entirely dependent upon the judgment of the PI/Laboratory Supervisor, once the goals and objectives of the experiment(s) have been clearly formulated, several aspects of the experiment process must be considered.
