What is a ‘near miss’ in the context of lab safety?

By checking agree, I agree and understand I need to: Fire safety: Never leave heat sources unattended. This includes Bunsen burners and hot plates Keep containers of alcohol, acetone, and other flammable liquids away from flames. When flame-sterilizing forceps or bent glass rods, be sure to not bring the flaming object over the open container of alcohol When using hot plates, note that there is no visible sign that they are hot (such as red glow). Always assume that hot plates are hot Use an appropriate apparatus when handling hot glassware Do not allow any liquid to contact electrical cords. Handle electrical connectors with dry hands. Do not attempt to disconnect electrical equipment that crackles, snaps, or smokes. Keep chemicals away from direct heat or sunlight If there is a fire drill, or power outage during a laboratory period, close all open containers and turn off gas valves, fume hoods and any electrical equipment.

Why should you not engage in practical jokes in the lab?

Why is it important to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

Why should lab coats not be worn in common areas like hallways?

Why is it so important to assess prior trauma, psychopathology, and substance use in crisis situations?

Why are mottos, logos,  slogans, tweets, artifacts, banners, and billboards called short formats? 

Explain an advantage and disadvantage of using a book as a source

What is the relationship between the mitochondria, the Krebs cycle and aerobic respiration?

What do you call a sample, in which no response is expected?