Why is there a rule about no food and drink in the lab?

The main reasons why eating and drinking are not permitted in areas using or storing hazardous materials are personal safety risks and risks of non-compliance with regulatory or granting agency requirements that may impact an individual, a work unit, or the institution as a whole.

Why should a student not eat or drink from laboratory equipment?

Chemical exposure can occur through ingestion of food or drink contaminated with chemicals. This type of contamination can occur when food or drinks are brought into a lab or when food or drinks are stored in refrigerators, freezers, or cabinets with chemicals.

Why is smoking not permitted in the laboratory?

The practice of forbidding smoking, eating, and drinking in laboratories is one of the basic good hygiene practices. These practices protect people in laboratories from ingesting toxic chemicals or infectious materials. The stuff that’s on your hands ends up in your mouth.

What does do not perform experiments unless instructed by your teacher?

Do not perform experiments unless instructed by your teacher. Don’t mix chemicals for “fun.” Avoid spilling material in the laboratory. If anything spills, call your teacher immediately.

What is the most important lab safety rule and why?

Answer and Explanation: The most important lab safety rule is to know the location of and how to use safety equipment, such as a fire extinguisher.

Why should you not taste chemicals in the laboratory?

No student will ever be asked to taste anything in lab and, therefore, no student should ever taste anything in lab. Also, no student should ever directly smell any chemical. Fumes can be toxic, and even one whiff might cause temporary/permanent damage.

What is the importance of laboratory rules and safety?

The purpose of this is to help the lab students to understand proper laboratory safety, to increase their awareness of the possible risks or hazards involved with laboratory work and to realize the laboratory is generally a safe place to work if safety guidelines are properly followed.

Is it permissible to have any drink or food in the laboratory Mcq?

Do not eat or drink in the lab. Any time you are working in the lab.

What do you have to do before leaving the lab to make sure you don’t carry traces?

Always wash your hands to make sure you don’t carry any traces of chemicals with you. This is particularly important if you plan to eat afterwards – imagine if you transferred a toxic chemical to your food!