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Identify five major hazards that could occur in a laboratory and for each suggest appropriate mitigation measures

      

Identify five major hazards that could occur in a laboratory and for each suggest appropriate
mitigation measures

  

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1. Fires
- Fires can be minimized by regular checks on gas pipes and tubes and having fire extinguisher on strategic points.
2. Poisoning by ingestion of chemical
- This can be minimized by following the set laboratory rules of not eating anything in the
laboratory.
- Clear labeling should also be done.
3. Chocking or inhaling poisonous gases.
- Poisonous gases should be prepared in the fume chamber.
4. Injuries
- The laboratory should be well organized and arranged. Rules of not running or playing in the
laboratory should be observed.
5. Chemicals in the eye
- Having an eye wash center in case a chemical gets in the eye.
Titany answered the question on January 5, 2022 at 10:51


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