Health and Safety and Ethical Considerations

Health and Safety Considerations

Risk assessment is essential for every experiment. Predict potential hazards and take steps to mitigate them.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves should always be used in a lab environment.
Be aware of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations when handling chemicals.
Understand the correct procedure for disposal of waste after an experiment. Different types of chemical waste require different disposal methods.

Tests involving living organisms need to be ethical.
Informed consent is required when human participants are involved.
Confidentiality of any personal data collected must be maintained.
Animal testing should only be carried out if there is no alternative, and minimising harm or stress to the animals is crucial.
Research should be unbiased and objective. Avoid plagiarism by always citing sources correctly.
Avoid conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that might influence the results of the study.