SYSTEMS PLUS COMPUTER COLLEGE

CALOOCAN CITY
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

HOME ECONOMICS
Student Laboratory Manual

Cookery, BPP and Food & Beverage Lab Manual

Welcome to the TLE Laboratory of our
Senior High School the Home
Economics Department. . You will
embark on a wonderful journey, but
before you begin, here are some
important pointers you have to take
note to ensure a safe and pleasant
experience
GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY RULES
A standard list of basic laboratory
safety rules are given below, and
must be followed in every laboratory
that uses hazardous materials or
processes. These basic rules provide
behavior, hygiene, and safety
information to avoid accidents in the
laboratory.  Laboratory specific safety
rules may be required for specific
processes, equipment, and materials,
which should be addressed by
laboratory specific SOPs.
Basic Safety Rules
Basic safety rules for laboratory conduct
should be observed whenever working in a
laboratory. Many of the most common safety
rules are listed below.

 Know locations of laboratory safety

showers, eyewashstations, and fire
extinguishers. The safety equipment
may be located in the hallway near
the laboratory entrance.
 Know emergency exit routes.
 Avoid skin and eye contact with all
chemicals.
 Minimize all chemical exposures.
 No horseplay will be tolerated.
 Assume that all chemicals of
unknown toxicity are highly toxic.
 Post warning signs when unusual
hazards, hazardous materials,
hazardous equipment, or other
special conditions are present.
 Avoid distracting or startling persons
working in the laboratory.
 Use equipment only for its designated
purpose.

 Combine reagents in their appropriate

order, such as adding acid to water.
 Avoid adding solids to hot liquids.
 All laboratory personnel should place
emphasis on safety and chemical
hygiene at all times.
 Never leave containersof chemicals
open.
 All containersmust have appropriate
labels. Unlabeled chemicals should
never be used.
 Do not taste or intentionally sniff
chemicals.
 Never consume and/or store food or
beverages or apply cosmetics in
areas where hazardous chemicalsare
used or stored.
 Do not use mouth suction for pipetting
or starting a siphon.
 Wash exposed areas of the skin prior
to leaving the laboratory.
 Long hair and loose clothing must be
pulled back and secured from
entanglement or potential capture.
 No contact lenses should be worn
around hazardous chemicals – even
when wearing safety glasses.
 Laboratory safety glasses or goggles
should be worn in any area where
chemicals are used or stored. They
should also be worn any time there is
a chance of splashes or particulates
to enter the eye. Closed toe shoes
will be worn at all times in the
 laboratory. Perforated shoes or
sandals are not appropriate.

 Determine the potential hazards and

appropriate safety precautions before
beginning any work.
 Procedures should be developed that
minimize the formation and dispersion
of aerosols.
 If an unknown chemical is produced
in the laboratory, the material should
be considered hazardous.
 Do not pour chemicals down drains.
Do NOT utilize the sewer for chemical
waste disposal.
 Keep all sink traps (including cup sink
traps and floor drains) filled with water
by running water down the drain at
least monthly.
 Do not utilize fume hoods for
evaporations and disposal of volatile
solvents.
 Perform work with hazardous
chemicalsin a properly working fume
hoodto reduce potential exposures.
 Avoid working alone in a building. Do
not work alone in a laboratory if the
procedures being conducted are
hazardous.
 The PEL and the Threshold Limit
Values (TLV) will be observed in all
areas. If exposure above a PEL/TLV
is suspected for an ongoing process,
please contact EHS immediately.

 Laboratory employees should have

access to a chemical inventory list,
applicable SDSs, Department
Laboratory Safety Manual, and
relevant SOPs.

 Access to laboratories and support

areas such as stockrooms,
specialized laboratories, etc. should
be limited to approved personnel
only.
 All equipment should be regularly
inspected for wear or deterioration.
 Equipment should be maintained
according to the manufacturer’s
requirements and records of
certification, maintenance, or repairs
should be maintained for the life of
the equipment.
 Designated and well-marked waste
storage locations are necessary.
 No cell phone or ear phone usage in
the active portion of the laboratories,
or during experimental operations.
 Clothing made of synthetic fibers
should not be worn while working with
flammable liquids or when a fire
 hazard is present as these materials
tend to melt and stick to exposed
skin.

 Laboratory coats should not be stored

in offices or break rooms as this
spreads contaminates to other areas.
 Computers and instrumentation
should be labeled to indicate whether
gloves should be worn or not.
Inconsistent glove use around
keyboards/keypads is a source of
potential contamination.
 Avoid wearing jewelry in the lab as
this can pose multiple safety hazards.

ON LECTURE AND THEORIES OF LESSON

BEFORE THE START OF THE LESSON,
YOU HAVE TO:

 arrive in class punctually

 wear your laboratory uniform
 bring your apron and towels
 line up in twos outside the Food Lab
 wait for teacher’s instructions before
entering the classroom
 place your bags at the provided
locker, but do not block the door
 bring along your Textbook, Workbook
and stationery
 sit at your allocated seating at the
demonstration laboratory
 greet teacher
 greet classmates
 start the day right!

DURING LESSON, YOU ARE EXPECTED

TO:

 work purposefully and not misbehave

 not allowed to leave the
demonstration laboratory without
permission
 obtain a pass from the teacher if you
need to leave the demo laboratory
 not allowed to take or use any
materials from the food laboratory
without any permission from the
teacher
 wear the PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) when inside the
demonstration laboratory
 not allowed to use vulgarities at all
times (School values: Respect)
 should abide by the SOP or the
Standard Operating procedures of
SPCC
AT THE END OF EACH LESSON,
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT:

 all chairs are in an orderly manner

 litter have been cleared
 all materials used have been returned
to its proper place
 thank teacher and leave the lab in an
orderly manner
 always remember CLAYGO clean
and arranged as you go

ON PRACTICAL LESSONS
FOR ALL PRACTICAL SESSIONS, YOU
ARE EXPECTED TO OBEY THE 5 LAWS:

1. RIGHTS TO HYGIENE

 Put on apron at all times, remove only

when you leave the lab.
 Toque should be worn at all times
 Side Towels should be packed inside
the apron pocket
 Nails are to be kept short and clean
and no nailpolish
 Hair must be tied up before wearing
the hair net and toque
 Face mask should be work at all
times
2. RIGHTS TO LISTEN

 Listen to teacher’s instructions at all

times.
 Listen attentively and understand all
instructions given by the teacher
 Ask necessary question if there are
other topics which you misunderstood
 Sharing to group or peers is an
advantage

3. RIGHTS TO CLEANLINESS

 Wear you complete chef’s uniform

from head to toe
 Wear your face mask and face shield
 Wash your hand before and after
handling food.
 Do not sneeze or cough into food.
 Use separate chopping board when
cutting raw and cooked food.
 Throw rubbish in the bin provided.
 Clear used towels into pails provided.
 Always remember CLAYGO clean
and arranged as you go
 4. RIGHTS TO A CLEAN
ENVIRONMENT

 Use only what is required

(ingredients/utensils).
 Do not remove excess ingredients
from the lab.
 No eating is allowed unless for food
tasting and sensory evaluation
purposes
 Always remember CLAYGO clean
and arranged as you go
 Washing of hand transferring from
one

5. RIGHTS TO SAFETY

 No running in the lab at all times.

 Do not leave stove unattended during
cooking.
 Switch of gas and electrical switches
after each practical.
 Do not leave cooking and baking of
required activities at all times
 Always remember CLAYGO clean
and arranged as you go

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 Prepared by:

MARIA MYRNA G. NUQUE

TLE Coordinator
Academic Head HE Department