FACTS

1. Chemical hazards: Handling toxic substances can cause irritation and carcinogenicity.
2. Biological hazards: Biological hazards include hazards from working with small animals, working with bloodborne pathogens and working with biological agents, such as viruses and bacteria.
3. Physical hazards: Physical hazards include exposure to noise, poor posture and the explosibility and flammability of substances.
4. Safety hazards: Safety hazards include unbalanced centrifuges, danger when handling hot sterilized items and electrical hazards, such as shock, explosions, blasts and electrocutions.
5. Allergy hazards: A common allergy hazard in the laboratory setting is a latex allergy, as many […]

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