As a first timer iIn a Chemistry Laboratory, it is important that you shouldto be careful and

aware to yourof the surroundings things inside because any incident or mistake that may happen
can possibly cause harm to yourself, other people, and environment. Being educated in every
equipment, hazards, and safety measures is essential to every student because it will give the
student the urgence to prioritize in which pushes priorities in safety and prevention.

Inside a laboratory, there will be hazards that can be you can encountered while doing
performing an experiment. Firstly, is cChemical hazard which include substances that may affect
your body and health. Inhalation and penetration of these substances to your body can cause
harm to your system that may lead to a serious injury or death. For example, while you are upon
pouring a liquid, you may be bumped byaccidentally crashed into someone and theat liquid
splashed to your eyes. When the liquid gets to your eyes, you one should go on the eye washer
and immediately to rinse it. To prevent those incidents to occur, you a student should wear safety
glasses or goggles when working inon the laboratory. Another possible scenario could be
inhalation of powdered substance which is harmful to your respiratory system. Wearing surgical
mask while performing an experiment can prevent this incident.

Secondly, is pPhysical hazard which include factors that can harm a person without necessarily
touching them. Cleaning a broken glassware on the floor using your bare hands can cause small
wounds. Though it may seem bearable, however, disregarding these wounds can cause bacteria
accumulation that may lead to infection. Therefore, disinfection of the wound should be done
immediately. To prevent getting a wound, always wear surgical gloves when doing experiment
and use a proper tool for cleaning the broken glass and should be disposed on a special container
to prevent further injury to someone who will'll empty the trash bin. Disregarded liquid spills and
cluttered things on the floor can cause slipping and tripping while walking inside the laboratory.
Cleaning these spills and putting your valuables on the right place prevent further accidents.
While working on flammables, you may catch fire on to your clothes. To extinguish the fire, best
choice is to go to the emergency shower or. Another option would be dropping on the floor and
roll.

Lastly,t is eElectrical hazard which involves equipment that needs electricity. Being
incautiousincautious on your ways such as dripping liquids on an electrical device,; accidental
splashing of water on theto electrical outlets, ; and octopus wires can cause damage on the device
which may completely limit its function and/or can cause an ignition. Being mindful in your
ways inside the laboratory is a must to prevent further troubles and hazards.

As you leave the chemistry laboratory, and/or after conducting anthe experiment, there are
things that you should attend intofix before going outside the laboratory. The substances that you
use on the experiment should be disposed properly. Some of it requires a special disposal which
needs a labelled special container with label and an isolation packaged especially for those
substances which are harmful both for the human and environment. Other substances can be
recycled for the next experiment but needs a label for safety purposes. Electrical devices and
lights whichthat are not in use should be turned off and unplugged. After that, everything must
be put neatly and securely on a rightits proper places. Learning all these information shall
prepare us on how we should behave and function should be inside athe chemistry laboratory.