WHY LEARN ABOUT CHEMICAL SAFETY?

WHY TEACH CHEMICAL SAFETY

• It is important to protect ourselves, others and the environment from possible dangers associated with chemicals, chemical experiments and equipment.
• In order to do this we need knowledge of the hazards and need to introduce practices which will minimize the risks.
• People, universities, industrial and government laboratories and other agencies are concerned about safety and the consequences of unsafe practices.
• We (each of us) need to know about precautions, regulations and what is known about safe practices, what to do in an emergency, and what are the consequences of unsafe practices.
• We need to acquire attitudes and behaviors in which safety is as much a part of experimental planning as theoretical knowledge and good techniques. Learning prudent behavior in the laboratory is a necessary part of our training as laboratory professionals.
• In today's research and manufacturing environment, employers expect new employees to have a basic understanding and respect for compliance with safety.

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