2006-11-11 00:07:31 · 5 answers · asked by Sheila M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because a student is not qualified to handle and discern between poisonous and non poisonous chemicals. Better safe than sorry.
2006-11-11 01:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above are correct with this added: many chemicals ARE poisonous. I try to reduce the hazards in my lab by substituting hazardous for minimally hazardous and use only small quantities. Student do not have access to the larger containers. I have also disposed of, with a hazmat team any of the very poisonous substances. Hope this helps.
2006-11-11 00:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you assume that all chemicals are poisonous, their is less chance of accidents happening. The more careful you are the less problems you have.
2006-11-11 00:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if students are not told that all chemicals are poisonous, they'd start chucking them around and daring each other to eat it or steal some from the laboratory.
2006-11-11 00:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by amandac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safety is number one when it comes to handling chemicals. That's why.
2006-11-11 00:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by SuperCityRob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋