Safety Precautions In The Laboratory When Working With Chemicals. There is too much risk of contaminating your food. Even though lab tables and counters are wiped down before each lab set up, as a result of some laboratory exercises, chemical residues may be present on the tables.
Proper consideration of safety in handling and disposal of chemicals should be observed. The type of chemical, the way it is used, and the form that it takes determine its effect and what should be done to avoid harmful exposure. When working with equipment, hazardous materials, glassware, heat, and/or chemicals, always wear face shields or safety glasses.
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Use bottle carriers for transporting glass containers. Another important safety rule is to act responsibly in the laboratory. Some chemicals can be washed down the drain, while others require a different method of disposal. We must make the science laboratory a safe place to work in by practicing laboratory safety rules.