Question

Which practice poses the greatest safety concern?

Answer 1

B. Accumulating clutter on the lab bench 

Answer 2

The correct option is B.

There are many housekeeping rules that one has to observe when one is working in the laboratory in order to ensure safety. One of these rules is that one should take precaution not to accumulate clutters on the work bench. Littering the work bench with clutters will limit the amount of space that one has to work and these clutters can constitute dangers, for instances, clutter can hinder access to emergency equipment during emergency situations. It is important that laboratory working bench should be kept clean and tidy at all time.