I imagine most lab assistants, teachers and professors have some good lab safety stories. I never seemed to get across to students that a) they shouldn't use the palms of their hands to push glass tubing into a stopper or b) disconnecting the gas hose from a burner does not shut off the flow of gas. Are you one of those people who has a scar in his hand from a glass tube? Were you ever the cause of a visit from the Fire Department?
Here's a quick quiz that tests your safety in the lab. I'm hoping you ace it!
Got a Lab Accident Story? | Ever Accidentally Poisoned Yourself?
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