Lab Safety Lesson 5: Safe Chemical Handling
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It's vital that you prepare for each lab activity by determining the possible risks, donning the right PPE, and be aware of any protective measures and emergency responses that are pertinent for the chemicals that you'll be working with.
• Eye protection
• Transporting chemicals
• Lab aprons and arm-length rubber gloves
• Inhalation exposure
• Chemical spill response
• Flammables
• Chemical disposal
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• Never work alone
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