A Study On The Relationship Between Chemical Safety Awareness And Laboratory Practices

Madhu Dubey Swarnkar

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i3728-736

Authors

Madhu Dubey Swarnkar Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Institute name : Govt MH College of HSc & Science for women, Jabalpur ( MP) 482001

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i3728-736

Keywords:

Chemical Safety Awareness, Laboratory Practices, Chemical Handling, Safety Behaviour, Laboratory Users

Abstract

Chemical safety is an essential component of laboratory work, particularly where users handle substances that may be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. This study examined the relationship between chemical safety awareness and laboratory practices among laboratory users. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from 270 respondents using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the responses, while Pearson correlation and ANOVA were applied to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed a very strong positive relationship between chemical safety awareness and laboratory practices, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.974 and a significance value of 0.000. The ANOVA results also showed a statistically significant association with the adoption of safe laboratory practices (F = 231.953, p = 0.000). The findings highlight the importance of strengthening chemical safety awareness through regular training, appropriate safety procedures, proper chemical handling, and effective laboratory safety practices.

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