Question

Describe one major laboratory accident mentioned in the training presentation, what chemicals were involved, the type of PPE that was worn at the time of the accident, and how it could have been prevented.

Answer 1

One major lab accident was of fire where gases were exposed to heat.

Explanation:

Accidents that occur in the laboratory which lead to some mishappening are known as the lab accidents. The reasons for such accidents may be many like fire, chemical spills, personal injuries and so on. To avoid all this, there should be proper check and focus while working in the lab.

One of the major lab accidents was of the fire when gas was exposed to heat. The chemical involved in this accident was the use of methane. The type of personal protective equipment worn at the time of accident was protective eye-wear and the lab coat and the lab gloves. To avoid such kind of accidents, people in lab should be very careful and it should be made sure that there are proper equipment in case of any mishap.