ABSTRACT
Before beginning any type of laboratory work, it is important to understand the potential hazards in the laboratory, to be familiar with the precautions and rules, and to recognize and avoid the causes of those hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), “[E]ach employer has the general duty to furnish each of the employees a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious harm.” Comprehensive safety training is essential for all laboratory workers.
