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A laboratory accident can lead to disastrous consequences and serious personal injuries. The correct handling of laboratory chemicals is, therefore, of the foremost importance to protect the wellbeing of the worker handling the chemicals, others in the laboratory and those in the surrounding area.
While employers should provide protective clothing and equipment, it is the responsibility of the employees to ensure they wear the provided safety clothing while they are in the lab.
While this may seem like basic safety advice, many laboratory injuries are caused when workers fail to follow simple health and safety guidelines which can result in very dangerous consequences.
To minimise the risk of injury, experiments using hazardous substances should take place in a glove container to control the fumes and prevent injury from spillages. Where this is not possible, experiments should take place in areas of good ventilation to avoid workers inhaling harmful fumes and gases.
Frequent hand washing is, of course, imperative, especially before and after food preparation, after using the toilet and after handling samples. If food and drinks have to be bought into the laboratory, they should be restricted to a "safe area" which is kept free from hazardous chemicals and substances.
Hair should be kept tied back and laboratory coats should always be worn and kept done up at all times. You should never touch your face, mouth or eyes when in the lab and eye wash should be to hand in case of accidental contamination.
In the event of an emergency such as an inhalation of a poisonous substance or chemical fire, employees should be aware of the safety procedures and the relevant contact numbers should be easily visible. The closest emergency exits should also be well signed and kept free from obstruction at all times.
By following good working practices, employees can help make their laboratory environment safer for themselves and the people around them.
Employers have a duty to train their staff in aspects of safe working and provide the necessary safety equipment; however it is up to the workers to carry these out.
Call YouClaim today to make a laboratory accident claim
If you have been victim of a laboratory accident that you believe was due to the negligence of a third party, you could be eligible for a no win, no fee compensation claim.
At YouClaim, our personal injury lawyers have all the necessary skills and experience needed to help ensure that your compensation claim is successful.
For more information about the legal services we could offer you, why not complete the claim form on this page or give us a call on 0800 10 757 95 and see how much compensation you maybe able to seek for your laboratory accident.
