In 2005, a university student was helping unload a shipment of hexane into a solvent storage cabinet when a shelf broke, cutting his arm and releasing fumes into the lab.
Lab coats are essential for lab safety, protecting against spills, chemicals, and hazards. Learn best practices for wearing, maintaining, and selecting lab coats.
Accidents in the laboratory are often the result of carelessness or ignorance either by you or by your neighbors. Stay alert and pay constant attention to your own and to your neighbors' actions.
Once you've selected the ideal gloves for your application, you should inspect them for defects before entering into the action. You should check for punctures, signs of cracks, discoloration, etc.