{"id":5555,"date":"2023-04-12T05:28:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T05:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/comic_strip\/back-to-the-basics-10-lab-safety-rules-that-every-scientist-should-follow\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:38:41","slug":"back-to-the-basics-10-lab-safety-rules-that-every-scientist-should-follow","status":"publish","type":"comic_strip","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/back-to-the-basics-10-lab-safety-rules-that-every-scientist-should-follow","title":{"rendered":"Key rules for lab safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 2022 study of chemistry students in the US and India revealed several lapses in basic lab safety, despite 97% of the participants having received training on safety procedures.[1]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Although laboratories and institutions<\/a> are responsible for ensuring lab safety, and there are lab safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels, individual scientists also have a duty to promote a safety-conscious culture in the lab. This entails more than just complying with the rules; it requires a firm dedication to safeguarding oneself and others by working diligently, cautiously, and safely in the laboratory. The infographic below lists 10 basic yet important safety rules that every researcher needs to adhere to at all times. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rule No.<\/th>\nTitle \/ Theme<\/th>\nKey Instruction<\/th>\nAdditional Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nProtective attire<\/td>\nWear protective lab attire<\/td>\nUse PPE at all times inside the laboratory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nFood & drink<\/td>\nDo not bring food or drink into the lab<\/td>\nPrevents contamination of samples and food; wash hands after leaving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nWaste disposal<\/td>\nDispose of lab waste safely<\/td>\nFollow lab protocols for reagents, sharps, plant waste, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nChemical safety<\/td>\nUse caution when handling chemicals<\/td>\nRead precautions on manuals and labels; follow strictly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nEquipment handling<\/td>\nHandle lab equipment carefully<\/td>\nFollow protocols and return equipment to proper place after use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nFire safety<\/td>\nKnow what to do in case of fire<\/td>\nIf fire spreads or extinguisher fails, call the fire department immediately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nLab boundaries<\/td>\nRestrict experiments to the lab<\/td>\nDo not take equipment home or elsewhere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nResponsibility<\/td>\nAct responsibly in the lab<\/td>\nDouble-check everything before use and clean up afterward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nEmergency behavior<\/td>\nDo not panic in case of accidents<\/td>\nTake safety drills seriously to prepare for emergencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nTeamwork<\/td>\nWork with a lab partner when possible<\/td>\nA second pair of eyes helps detect mistakes early<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[1]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Sonawane, S. et al.<\/i> Evaluating and promoting chemical safety awareness in the chemical sciences. J. Chem. Educ.<\/i> 100<\/b>, 2, 469\u2013478 (2023). https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acs.jchemed.2c00102<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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