Common Accidents in the Laboratory and Related First Aid measures.
The following are the causes of common laboratory accidents.
Cuts are caused by broken glass apparatus (for example test tubes or glass tunings), tools (for example dissecting instruments or cutters) or sharp edges.
Carelessness in handling hot objects for example tripod stands, glassware, metal rods or plates), hot liquids, Bunsen burner flame or lighted matches.
Learners’ mischievous behaviour of pouring chemicals to others that result into chemical spillage.
Learner’s unintentionally rubbing their eyes with hands contaminated with chemicals.
Accidental ignition of flammable liquids.
Drinking liquids or inhaling fumes accidentally.
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