To stay safe in the laboratory and spot dangerous chemicals, students should follow these important steps:

1. Read Labels and Safety Sheets:

   • Most chemical dangers, about 95%, can be found by looking at the labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
   • The SDS tells you how toxic a chemical is, if it can catch fire, and how it reacts with other things.

2. Use Color Codes and Symbols:

   • The Globally Harmonized System has pictures and symbols to show different dangers.
   • There are 9 main symbols that help identify hazards like corrosive substances or toxic materials.

3. Know Your Chemicals:

   • Get to know the hazardous chemicals you might find in the lab.
   • Acids, bases, and solvents make up around 80% of the risks in labs.

4. Practice Safe Handling:

   • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and goggles.
   • Using PPE correctly can help prevent 70% of lab accidents.

Following these steps helps keep everyone safe in the chemistry lab!