Module3- Laboratory Safety Issues

In Lesson 1 Safety in the lab is a constant consideration that MUST come first because every
single laboratory. This is essential because the laboratory can be extremely harmful if you aren't
attentive. Despite the fact that we have already been in the lab for a while, whether you
consider yourself a senior staff member. Everyone makes mistakes because of a small number
of duties, whether they are experienced or just new to the area. We become negligent from
time to time, and those acts may result in various emergency situations or accidents in the
laboratory. Knowing exactly what materials you're working with, becoming knowledgeable
about chemical hygiene plans, using personal protective equipment appropriately, ensuring
that all tools and materials are in proper working order, maintaining a clutter-free and clean
workspace, and knowing what to do in an emergency will all help us minimize, if not completely
prevent, accidents and injuries in our working environment.

Lesson 2 discussed that keeping an eye out for potential risks in the lab will reduce the
likelihood of accidents occurring there. What exactly is a laboratory risk? This includes anything
that could hurt, harm, or damage lab clients or the infrastructure. The administrators of the
laboratory must adequately address these risks, and all laboratory users must be properly
informed of these risks. The risks that may arise in the lab and general safety precautions are
listed below. These are the three risks associated with laboratories that were listed in the
article; Chemicals are dangerous to the skin and eyes because they are poisonous and caustic.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical should be read by laboratory employees in order to
prevent mishaps. Proper handling of these products is essential. Materials classified as
biological- are those that could potentially spread illness or dangerous allergens, endangering
the lab crew. Wear personal protective equipment, often known as PPE, to protect yourself
against biological hazards. Additionally necessary is the use of a biosafety hood when handling
contagious items. Physical: The laboratory is the typical location where the experiment is
carried out and monitored. Physical hazards include things like trips, falls, and slips. Precaution:
This risk can be reduced by maintaining a clutter-free, spotless work area, being alert for liquid
spills, and being focused on the experiment itself. Along with these risks, there are;
Electrical: Electrical equipment should be provided with ground-fault circuit interrupters to
break the circuit if any current flows to the ground because it is particularly dangerous to have
electrical equipment near fluids. Never place a liquid next to an electrical device or an electrical
outlet. Since several laboratory procedures call for the use of flame to bring solutions to a boil,
fire is a typical risk. Avoid playing with the flame, and keep highly flammable liquids far from
the flame. Sharp Instruments: If not utilized and handled properly, the presence of these
materials might cause harm to laboratory workers. Precaution: Be familiar with how to use the
equipment you're utilizing in order to avoid accidents. Take additional care while handling items
that are pointy or sharp. Glassware Hazard – Some laboratory equipment is made of breakable
glass, which can accidently fall off the hands and cause injuries. Hold the device appropriately
as a precaution. To carry the instrument, make sure both hands are dry.
Lesson 3 discussed DENR regulations that seek to supervise the creation, manufacturing,
transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes. Additionally, it aims to offer
technical standards and requirements for hazardous waste generators, transporters, and
locations/facilities engaged in the country's treatment, storage, recycling, reprocessing, and
disposal of hazardous wastes. Additionally, the rules serve as a primary resource for DENR and
EMB employees, current and potential waste generators, transporters, and treaters,
environmental units of government agencies, local government officials, non-governmental or
people's organizations, and other stakeholders in the efficient implementation of proper
hazardous waste management. The agency’s procedural manual is composed of 13 chapters.
I sincerely believe that the entire population of the Philippines will be protected by these DENR
recommendations, not just a select group of people. Our ecosystem will also be adequately
safeguarded.