Recent case studies on handling of chemicals and their safety measures in the chemistry laboratory: A significant in drug discovery.

Abstract

Chemical compounds exposure (carcinogenic, mutagenic, flammable) occurs in a variety of work settings, including research and chemistry laboratories, which have not been thoroughly researched. There were several incidents happened during working in the chemistry research laboratory which are more injurious to the health discussed by the several research scholars. The study's primary goals were to investigate occupational exposure to hazardous chemical substances among research Chemistry laboratory workers, to assess their awareness and perceptions of chemical hazards, to investigate adherence to guidelines for safe handling of chemical compounds while working in the chemistry research lab. We discussed several accidents happened in the chemistry research laboratory and their safety measures to prevent from this kind of hazardous chemicals.
Methods: A survey was conducted among research lab professionals who had been exposed to chemicals during their work. Participants completed a questionnaire about their expertise, perspectives, and practices about chemical hazards in research activities.
Secondly, we studied several case studies based on hazardous chemical causes incidents in chemistry lab and their safety measures.
Results: Our research revealed serious knowledge deficits and a lack of readiness for following safety procedures to reduce and eliminate dangers associated with the use of hazardous substances in research labs. To guarantee that researchers are fully aware of the risks and the precautions that may be taken to prevent or minimize chemical exposures, it is important to implement occupational training. This will also help to strengthen the commitment to and oversight of safety procedures among research supervisors and principal investigators.