Students who stepped into laboratory for the first time will feel excited and they feel it’s a place to explore, experiment, and learn. Once they step into the laboratory there will be something that they must follow, which is rules to avoid something bad happened such as an accident.
But this excitement comes with responsibilities. Unfortunately, lab errors are frequent, and even little ones can result in small errors, broken equipment, or even more dangerous situations.
So, what are the mistakes that usually student make in the lab? Here are 5 common mistakes we know.
- Not Wearing Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): In the early experience or works at lab, the behavior of wearing PPE is not that common. However, PPE is your first line of protection against unforeseen spills, splashes, or accidents.
- Misunderstood labelling: Some students do something wrong on the first try such as labelling something not at the right place.
- Ignoring Safety Procedures and Instructions: Many accidents happen when the students don’t follow the protocols.
- Leaving Workstations Messy: A messy workstation is dangerous in addition to being ineffective. Broken glassware, misplaced equipment, and spilled liquids can all quickly turn into safety risks.
- Overconfidence or Lack of Attention: Some students think they “already know” how to accomplish something or finish tasks quickly. This usually leads to mistakes, from inaccurate measurements to inappropriate use of the equipment.
What do we have to do?
Here’s how you can avoid accidents in the lab.
- Always use PPE
- Label everything
- Keep your work clean
- Stay focused and humble
For infographic information you can see through this:
4 ways to prevent work accident in your lab
Laboratory safety and accuracy are about developing responsibility as aspiring scientists, engineers, and inventors, not merely following the regulations.
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