Preventing Chemical Spills in the Lab

Recent chemical spills encourage review of laboratory practices.

On two different occasions, 2.5-liters were dropped and the glass bottle broke to release its contents. Glacial acetic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid were the hazardous materials involved in the incidents.

LEADERSHIP:

• Share this information with your lab personnel, be they Faculty, Staff or Students
• Ensure personnel have lab-specific safety training before working in the lab
• Create opportunities for continuous learning relating lab safety
• Use personal protective equipment including lab coats
• Create regular