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This chapter will discuss the hazards involved in using chemicals in laboratories rather than restricting discussion to laboratories formally designated as chemistry laboratories.
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Chivers, G.E. (1985). Health and Safety Hazards and Precautions in Chemical Laboratories. In: Pal, S.B. (eds) Handbook of Laboratory Health and Safety Measures. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9363-7_7
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