Team:Queens Canada/Safety/FAQs

Would the materials used in your project and/or your final product pose:

a. Risks to the safety and health of team members or others in the lab? The potential carcinogen ethidium bromide was used in our gel electrophoresis experiments. We followed our labs standard protocols for dealing with the substance, which includes the use of protective material and steps to minimize the use of ethidium bromide. As well, the carcinogen naphthalene was used in our chemotaxis assays. Care was taken to handle all chemicals in a well-ventilated area, using appropriate safety attire.