| Safety rules are of prime importance while | | | | You might not be aware of the consequences |
| working in a laboratory and specially in chemistry | | | | these chemicals can pose on your health. All the |
| laboratory. In chemistry labs one should always | | | | laboratory apparatus should be handled properly. |
| follow the safety rules because chemicals used in | | | | - It is very important to know how to use the lab |
| chemistry labs pose danger to the working | | | | safety equipment kept in your laboratory. You |
| professionals. With the help of proper laboratory | | | | must know the locations of these equipments like |
| safety equipments, we can avoid any accidents | | | | extinguishers, shower, fire blankets, eyewash, etc. |
| and casualty. | | | | All the students must be given demonstrations so |
| Here are some of the basic safety rules, which | | | | that at time of requirement they could act quickly. |
| should be followed while working in a chemistry | | | | - While working with chemicals don't deviate from |
| laboratory. | | | | the instructions. One should give attention while |
| - Most of the accidents in chemistry laboratory | | | | mixing chemicals. Don't mix them randomly |
| happens due to the inappropriate clothing. People | | | | otherwise it could result in serious consequences. |
| spill acid on themselves, notes or others and set | | | | - There are different methods of disposal for |
| themselves on fire. Long and loose clothes are | | | | different chemicals. All chemicals shouldn't be |
| strictly prohibited in labs. Long hairs are supposed | | | | washed down the drain. You must wash away |
| to tie back. Lab coat and safety goggles are | | | | the chemicals in the sink. |
| advised to put on during working in chemistry labs. | | | | - Never eat or drink anything in lab. |
| - Each chemical you use in lab must be attached | | | | - Don't sniff or taste chemicals. Even sniffing of |
| with a material safety data sheet (MSDS). We | | | | some hazardous chemicals can harm you. If a |
| should follow the recommendations for safe use | | | | certain chemical is supposed to be used inside a |
| and disposal of the material. | | | | fume hood then done use it at other places. |
| - Never use the pipette with the help of mouth. | | | | |