Hazard Identification in Laboratory Chemistry: Case Study of Laboratory Industrial Chemistry

Abstract

Working in the laboratory is associated with variety of chemicals and bears the risk
of accidents. This research aims to identify the hazards of chemicals stored in the
laboratory industry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, KMUTNB. The survey methods were
Checklist and What if analysis. These methods were used to search the risks and to
identify, dangers that may occur. It was found that the laboratory industrial chemistry has
high risk level from fire and explosion for storage chemicals, which occur due to improper
classification of hazardous materials. Accidents can be prevented by classification of
hazardous chemicals, checking the incompatible chemicals before storage and storage
following chemical regulations.