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A laboratory is a place bound by rules to ensure the safety of everyone. There are precautions to observe and safety measures to follow. ![]() Safety rules in the laboratory are all the more crucial, especially now that we are in the midst of the pandemic. The following has to be observed when you are in the laboratory: Safety Precautions in the laboratory in the time of Covid-19![]() Also see : Lab safety symbols and their meanings Housekeeping safety rules![]() ![]() There are clothing materials that must be worn inside the laboratory and there are those that need not be worn such as shorts and skirts. When going inside the laboratory, make sure that the following is carefully observed: Hair that is chin-length or longer must be tied back.Keep loose clothing and dangling jewelry secure. As much as possible, do not wear them in the laboratory.Use proper footwear. Do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes. The footwear should completely cover the foot.Wearing the proper clothing is a must. Do not wear shorts or skirts.Remove acrylic nails when working with fire or things that could ignite fire such as lighted splints, matches, and Bunsen burners. Personal Protection Safety Measures![]() It pertains to what lab personnel should wear to protect themselves from lab hazards and to observe proper hygiene, and avoid contamination. Wear face shields and safety glasses when working with hazardous materials, chemicals, heat, and glassware.Gloves should be worn when handling toxic or hazardous agents.A smock or lab coat is worn when performing laboratory experiments.Wash your hands before entering and after leaving the lab using clean water and soap.When working with chemicals and performing experiments in general, you should refrain from touching your eyes, mouth, face, and other sensitive areas of the body. Safety Rules When Handling ChemicalsChemicals are one of the must-have items in the laboratory. Safety rules in handling chemicals in the laboratory have to be followed to avoid spills and chemical-related accidents. All chemicals in the lab setting must be treated as dangerous.Make sure that chemicals will not come in contact with your skin.Chemicals should be labeled correctly: name, concentration, date received, and the name of the person responsible for it.Read the label a few times before pouring the content from a chemical bottle.Take only the chemical you need.Unused chemicals should not be put back in the original container.Chemicals and other laboratory solutions and materials should not be taken away from the lab.Chemicals should not be mixed in the sink drain.The fume hood is the designated place for chemicals tagged as volatile or flammable.In the case of chemical spills, it should be cleaned immediately.Observe proper chemical waste disposal. Chemistry Laboratory Safety Rules![]() ![]() Electrical equipment can be found in a laboratory setting. It prevents errors in using electronic instruments, electric shocks, and other related injuries. The following has to be observed when dealing with electrical equipment in the lab: Ask permission from your laboratory supervisor before using high-voltage equipment.Make sure you do not modify or change the setting of high-voltage equipment.When attaching a high-voltage power supply, make sure you turn it off.Use one hand when adjusting high-voltage equipment. Your other hand should be placed behind your back or in your pocket.As much as possible, do not use extension cords. Safety Rules When Using Laser![]() Many labs use lasers and lab personnel must strictly follow safety precautions when working with a laser to prevent injuries. Never look into the laser beam even if it is tagged as low power or safe for your eyes.Whenever lasers are present, you have to protect your eyes by wearing the right goggles. There are different types of laser-related injuries but the most common ones are caused by scattered laser light that reflects off the shiny surface of the side of the mirror, optical tables, and mountings. If you are wearing goggles, your eyes will be protected from laser’s scattered light.Make sure your head is not at the same level as the laser beam. The laser beam should be below or at chest level.Avoid laser beams from spreading into the lab by using beam stops.Avoid walking through the laser beams.References https://ehs.okstate.edu/general-laboratory-safety-rules.htmlhttps://www.labmanager.com/lab-health-and-safety/science-laboratory-safety-rules-guidelines-5727https://conductscience.com/laboratory-safety-rules-and-guidelines/https://www.thoughtco.com/important-lab-safety-rules-608156https://www.csus.edu/indiv/r/reihmanm/b12safe.htmhttp://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/debeck_pt/science/safety.htmhttps://wp.stolaf.edu/chemical-hygiene/general-lab-safety-rules/https://ehs.stonybrook.edu/programs/laboratory-safety/lab-safety-guidehttps://www.osha.gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHA3404laboratory-safety-guidance.pdfhttp://bookbuilder.cast.org/view_print.php?book=52628 |
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