Safe storage practices for chemicals in laboratory refrigerators
Guidelines for storing chemicals in explosion-proof lab refrigerators, explaining why domestic fridges are unsuitable and how to prevent vapour buildup.
Laboratory Safety
Browse all Laboratory Safety articles, guides, and protocols.
Safe operation of a laboratory centrifuge
Best practices for safely operating a lab centrifuge, from pre-use inspection and tube balancing to safe run speeds, preventing breakage, spills, and injury.
Laboratory respirators and their maintenance
Overview of cartridge, powered-air, and dust respirator types used in laboratories, and the maintenance practices needed to keep them protective.
What you should know about fighting laboratory fires?
How to select the right class A, B, C, or D fire extinguisher for a laboratory fire and use it correctly based on the burning material involved.
Safe handling practices for laboratory Cryogens
Safety guidelines for handling laboratory cryogens, covering transport, storage, and protective equipment to prevent frostbite, asphyxiation, and burns.
Hazard potential of laboratory Cryogens
Explains the hazards of laboratory cryogens like liquid nitrogen and helium, including rapid vaporization, splashing, asphyxiation, cold burns, and fire risk.
Useful Tips on safe use of laboratory heating devices
Safety tips for common lab heating devices, including Bunsen burners, hot plates, ovens, oil baths, and microwave digesters, to help prevent burns and fires.
Which is the best available option for storage of Laboratory Chemicals?
On entering any laboratory you will come across chemicals and reagents stocked on workbench platforms and sidewall shelves.
How good hygiene practices contribute to laboratory safety and quality of results?
Laboratory safety measures undoubtedly contribute to an accident free environment but good hygiene practices supplement it with higher productivity and health of laboratory workers.
Hazardous Laboratory Spills
Hazardous Laboratory Spills can happen in all laboratories irrespective of their size or sophistication.
Familiarize Yourself with Laboratory Safety Devices and Symbols
In the earlier article General Guidelines for Laboratory Safety you were provided tips on safe practices for carrying out different laboratory operations and processes. It is equally important to familiarize with safety symbols that you are likely to come across on laboratory walls, solvent and reagent bottles,containers and instruments in the laboratory.
General Guidelines for Laboratory Safety
While it is not possible to cover the entire subject on the laboratory safety in a short article such as this one an attempt is made to provide some useful guidelines when carrying out different laboratory operations and processes.