Laboratory (lab) workers work with chemicals, glassware, flame, and manual and automatic laboratory equipment. While lab workers experiment with specimens and reagents, safety in the laboratory should be a known quantity.

DEVELOPMENT OF SAFETY SKILLS FOUR EMPHASIS AREAS IN LABORATORIES

Recognize Hazards. A hazard is a potential source of danger or harm and can result from working with chemicals, equipment, and instrumentation. Assess Risks. Once a hazard(s) is recognized, laboratory safety necessarily requires an assessment or evaluation of risk from potential exposure to the hazard. Minimize Risks. Based on a risk assessment, experiments should be designed to minimize potential risks. Prepare for Emergencies. It is […]