The College of Dentistry at University of Basrah organized a scientific workshop on laboratory safety with the participation of workers in medical and educational laboratories and clinics
The workshop, which was presented by Dr. Ali Taha Yassin, included introducing the workers in educational and technical laboratories and clinics to safety and security methods and an explaining how to know the harmful effects of chemical and biological materials and ways to avoid these effects
The workshop recommended emphasizing on protection, such as wearing a lab coat, gloves, and protective glasses, as well as providing fire extinguishers, gas extraction boxes and eye and body washes in pharmacies
