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State and explain Five causes of accidents in science laboratory​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical hazards: Handling toxic substances can cause irritation and carcinogenicity.

Biological hazards: Biological hazards include hazards from working with small animals, working with bloodborne pathogens and working with biological agents, such as viruses and bacteria.

Physical hazards: Physical hazards include exposure to noise, poor posture and the explosibility and flammability of substances.

Safety hazards: Safety hazards include unbalanced centrifuges, danger when handling hot sterilized items and electrical hazards, such as shock, explosions, blasts and electrocutions.

Allergy hazards: A common allergy hazard in the laboratory setting is a latex allergy, as many of the materials used in a laboratory setting are latex.

Dangers in the laboratory setting can also come from unsafe practices, including:

Working alone in the laboratory

Neglecting to wear a lab coat

Lack of safety training

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