Sr.
No Potential Hazards Mitigation
1. Physical hazard:
I. Excessive noise can result
from the equipment in use
II. Slips and falls are likely to
occur in lab due to different
materials present in
laboratory.
III. Injury from glass tube when
forcing a rubber stopper into a
glass tube
IV. You can susceptible to injury if
not following safe handling
requirements
2. Chemical hazards:
I. Ingesting chemicals due to
contamination on hands, food
and drink.
II. Inhalation of chemicals could
be dangerous
III. Chemicals could be corrosive.
IV. Chemical reactions which
generate heat can lead to
thermal burns.
V. Organic vapors can cause fire
3. Biological hazards:
I. The use of bacteria, viruses,
blood, tissue and/or bodily
fluids in the lab can lead to
biological hazards. These
materials can all carry disease
or hazardous allergens which
could put the lab team at risk.
4. Electrical hazards:
I. when incorrect or unsafe cords
and plugs are used then it
could result in electrical fires
II. Electrical units which are
positioned close to liquid could
be hazardous like there could
be danger of electrical shock.
i. It can be mitigated by purchasing
newer, quieter equipment and from
personal protective equipment.
ii. Due care and diligence must be paid to
avoid slipping hazard.
iii. Risk can be reduced by using gentle
pressure whilst rotating the glass tube.
iv. Use correct handling equipment like
safety glove.
i. Hand-washing and sanitation provisions
should be accessible and store food
items away from chemical exposure
i. Use safety mask and other personal
protective equipment to protect
yourself from fumes of chemicals
ii. Use safety gloves of latex rubber to
protect your hands.
iii. Use protective clothing like lab coat,
gloves, mask and safety goggles.
iv. Fire extinguishers are used in case of
fire.
i. Wearing appropriate protective
clothing and keeping biological agents
contained in the correct areas are
essential for minimizing exposure to
risk.
i. Any electrical appliances used in the
laboratory should be fit for purpose,
up-to-date and correspond to
connected devices before they are
implemented.
ii. Such electrical units should be fitted
with ground fault circuit interrupters to
break the circuit and to flow the
current to ground.