All kidding aside, imagine how awful it would be to injure your eye in lab.
Just today, a glass eudiometer tube shattered five feet away from me. As the tube hit the floor, sharp pieces of glass shot up at me (Mr Genest). Luckily I was wearing my goggles, because I felt one sharp piece fly up six feet and land IN MY HAIR. Without goggles that could have gone in my eye. Notice that I was at risk even though I was just standing around observing the lab area. Always wear your goggles.
Just today, a glass eudiometer tube shattered five feet away from me. As the tube hit the floor, sharp pieces of glass shot up at me (Mr Genest). Luckily I was wearing my goggles, because I felt one sharp piece fly up six feet and land IN MY HAIR. Without goggles that could have gone in my eye. Notice that I was at risk even though I was just standing around observing the lab area. Always wear your goggles.
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