Laboratory work areas must be protected from gases and dust that are toxic to workers' health.
Chemical pollutants:
GASES AND VAPORS
They mix perfectly with the air and reach deep into the lungs. They remain in the air for a long time and spread quickly. They may be odorless and colorless.
LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
They can remain suspended in the air for a long time in the form of aerosols
Liquid aerosol: Mist.
Solid aerosol: Fumes and dust.
The most common toxicological effects of exposure to chemical contaminants are asphyxia—since it prevents oxygenation of the cells—and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, both in the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
However, acid corrosion, which destroys tissues, is another very dangerous toxicological characteristic.
Because of these contaminants, laboratory staff must always be trained and informed about all risk control systems.
In addition to personal protection:
Eye Protection (safety glasses, filter lenses).
Hand Protection (gloves…).
Respiratory Protection (filtering devices, air-supplying devices).
Foot Protection (lab shoes).
Body Protection (lab coats, airtight protective suits, etc.)
Attention must also be paid to collective protection measures, such as washing, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
Fire extinguishers, emergency showers, and eyewash stations are required.
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