Lab Safety

  • The "Face Shield" Goggels were invented

    In 1808 a potassium explosion temporarily blinded a young chemist which resulted in him having to wear safety goggles which resulted in the chemist having to wear corrective lenses which saved their eyes when a future explosion took place.
  • 1940 Mandatory Hand Washing

    Mandatory Hand Washing with chlorine was enforced to limit risk of infection and disease spreading.
  • 1980's CDC

    In the 1980's the CDC took "Hand Hygiene " to new levels of importance due to food borne illnesses.
  • 2000

    When working in a lab, it is important you to be familiar with the equipment being used by you and those around you . This avoids incident and issues cause by horse play .