Question

Many rules have been established for laboratories - this includes teaching, clinical, hospital, government laboratories and more. Why do you think we need such strict rules and policies when it comes to working in any laboratory? What would happen if you did not follow the guidelines?

Answer 1

Ans: We need such strict rules and policies when it comes to working in any laboratory because as we know that laboratory contains very expensive and also very dangerous chemicals like concentrated acids which can be hazardous for the person. Also life sciences laboratories contains very contagious pathogens which can be life threatening. Also in such laboratories we have deal with the microorganisms and their cultures can easily be contaminated and because of this all the research can become null. So to avoid such conditions we have to follow these strict rules in order to avoid any injuries or life threatening condition for us and for others. As a person working in a laboratory, we must learn how to work safely with these hazards in order to prevent injury to ourselves and others around us. We must make a constant effort to think about the potential hazards associated with what we are doing, and to think about how to work safely to prevent or minimize these hazards as much as possible.

If we do not follow the guidelines than many things can be happened, like from serious injuries to life threatening situation. Also some pathogens are highly contagious and if somehow these pathogen are released than they may cause pandemic situation. Also not following guidelines in advanced laboratory is equivalent to crime and we can go to jail for doing so. Also by not following guidelines we are risking our and other members life so be responsible and follow all the rules and guidelines otherwise you may end up creating a new pandemic situation.