There are three main areas to protect yourself. These are the eyes, skin and lungs.
| Body part | Protection |
|---|---|
|
eyes |
can be protected by wearing goggles and making sure that chemicals in test tubes are never pointed towards anyone. |
|
skin |
can be protected by covering the body with a lab coat made of nonflammable material |
|
lungs |
avoid inhaling fumes as these may damage the soft tissue of the lungs, you may have access to a fume cupboard to reduce the risk of inhaling fumes |