Improving chemical laboratory safety by analyzing hazard identification and hazard evaluation
Abstract
In research labs, the identification or recognition of risk is necessary to avoid or minimize the risks prior to the start of work related to chemicals utilization. The manual and standard operating procedure is mandatory in every lab with trouble shooting procedures. These procedures effectively evaluate the potential hazard conditions by step wise identification and responding. The collection of laboratory data for implementation of hazard identification and evaluation needs constructive methodologies. The factors that can contribute to the incident, includes the lack of comprehensive guidance on managing the hazards, risk assessments etc. Every academic society should reminisce that the past laboratory incidents are lessons are providing the chance to revise the existed practices and policies.
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