Laboratories are potentially dangerous work environment, often containing a wide variety of toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive compounds that can cause accident if safety standards are not observed. The objective of this study was to investigate the types and causes of injuries that may occur among secondary school students in science laboratories in Kitui County, Kenya. The result revealed that major injuries that occur are: cuts (28.57%), burns (19.05%), shock (9.52%), irritation (9.52%), swollen joints (16.67%) and bites (16.67%). The major causes of injuries were: inhalation of gases (25.00%), sharp objects (23.33%), and chemical spillage (20.00%). Significant associations were ob
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