Pensando um guia de normas de segurança e de equipamentos de laboratórios de química para estudantes e professores da graduação

Abstract

The laboratory and, consequently, the practical classes, are fundamental for the teaching and learning of chemistry, because it is where students see the subject as something non-abstract, real. As it is a high-risk location, it is essential that it be very well planned and that the equipment present be regularly maintained. It is also necessary that all its users (teachers, students, researchers and technicians) strictly follow the safety instructions. In this perspective, this paper aimed to develop a guide that helps teachers, professionals in the field of chemistry and students to understand why the laboratory is a place of risk and what should be done to minimize this risk. After writing this paper, it became clear that, although there are many safety rules, it is not impossible to avoid risks in the laboratory and that accidents happen, in large part, due to ignorance or lack of attention on the person’s part.