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Because many (if not most) lab materials can be very dangerous. Strong acids and bases like sulfuric acid and ammonia can seriously harm the skin/lungs/eyes etc if not handled properly. If one does not know how to properly handle something that produces high heat (eg bunsen burner) or high cold (eg liquid nitrogen) one could be seriously injured, lose fingers, or even die.

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