Management of Chemicals for Safety and Education in Laboratory

Abstract

Chemicals have been causing most of accidents and incidents in laboratories. The accidents and incidents are owing to (1) misuse of chemicals, (2) lack of understanding of chemicals toxicity and riskiness, (3) inadequate chemicals management, and (4) shortage of information sharing about the accidents and incidents among people in laboratories. In order to practice prevention and suppression of them, we should immediately perform the followings as foundation of education and research. [1] Appropriate uniform management for confirmation of location and control of total amount of chemicals in campuses [2] Education and trainings for safety handling of chemicals in laboratories For promotion of the chemicals management and safety education and trainings, mutual cooperation is important among many universities, colleges, and scientific institutions.