- Supplies: When taking the second to last of something, put it on the order form immediately. If you know it is consumed quickly, order it sooner.
- Everything must be written in a logbook. Not on any scratch paper
- Know your waste stream!
- Initial and date every page
- Ask up, not over
- Safety. Safety. Safety.
- Keep your workstation clean. And the balance. And the sink. And the bathroom.
- Review. Double-check your work, your writing, your sequence, and your labels.
- Pay attention to unfamiliar smells and substances.
- Write in the laboratory notebook with blue ink.
Bonus Item: When adding reagents to something, move it after to keep track.