How dangerous are chemistry labs?

The causes of most laboratory safety accidents can be summarized into two categories: natural disasters and man-made disasters. In addition to factors beyond human control, weak safety awareness, non-standard experimental operations, etc. have become the main factors for major safety accidents.

The dangers encountered in chemical experiments can be roughly divided into the following categories:

1. Imprudent and irregular experimental operation
2. Wrong handling methods when encountering danger
3. Not fully understanding the potential dangers before conducting the experiment
4. Failure to receive timely and effective treatment after injury/poisoning

5. Unqualified safety-related equipment

Excluding various accidents and force majeure, these dangers can be summed up in one sentence: carelessness!

Common laboratory conditions：

1. Safety-related equipment is unqualified

Prepare, store, inspect and update safety-related equipment in sufficient quantities in accordance with safety regulations.

2. The experimental operation was not careful and standardized

Never let your guard down at any time, and never lower your operating standards just because you are proficient.

3. Wrong way of dealing with danger

Study the safety regulations carefully, stay calm when encountering problems, and then decide whether to flee in time or solve the problem on the spot, and how to solve it if you have to solve it.

Do not just go through the motions when learning, and do not panic when encountering problems.

4. Not fully understanding the potential hazards before conducting experiments

The foundation of chemical knowledge must be solid, and during the experimental design stage, the possible dangers that may arise during the process must be fully estimated and relevant protective measures must be taken in advance.

5. Failure to receive timely and effective treatment after injury/poisoning

If the problem occurs, you need to find a special chemical prevention hospital for treatment.