Regardless of whether it's a high school science laboratory, a medical research laboratory or scientific research facility, laboratories are hazardous environments and certain safety measures need to be implemented to prevent accidents. The following safety tips can help avoid common hazards and accidents in a laboratory.
- Basic Safety Protocols
Try to avoid working alone in a building and never work alone in a laboratory if the work you are doing presents an element of danger. Alert others to potential dangers when working with hazardous equipment or materials, or if there are any unusual hazards or conditions present. A laboratory is not the place for joking around. Distracting or startling someone working in a laboratory environment can cause an accident.
- Know Where to Go and What to Do in an Emergency