Are unauthorized experiments permitted?

Are unauthorized experiments permitted?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes if supervised
• D. Only on weekends

Answer: (B)

In the lab, you only perform experiments that have been approved and are within the control of a supervisor. Unauthorized work is not permitted because it bypasses risk assessment, proper containment, and safety procedures designed to protect you and others from hazards like toxic exposure, fires, or chemical spills. If you have an idea for a new experiment, you must discuss it with a supervisor, go through the appropriate risk assessment, and follow the approved protocol under proper oversight. Supervision alone does not automatically authorize unapproved work; the experiment must be within the approved scope.

In the lab, you only perform experiments that have been approved and are within the control of a supervisor. Unauthorized work is not permitted because it bypasses risk assessment, proper containment, and safety procedures designed to protect you and others from hazards like toxic exposure, fires, or chemical spills. If you have an idea for a new experiment, you must discuss it with a supervisor, go through the appropriate risk assessment, and follow the approved protocol under proper oversight. Supervision alone does not automatically authorize unapproved work; the experiment must be within the approved scope.