Question

What are the precautions that one must follow while handling thermometers?

Answer 1

Following precautions must be followed while handling the thermometers:

1. Wash the thermometer and dip it into an antiseptic liquid before and after use.
2. Additional care must be taken as the thermometer can easily break and the mercury inside, is a toxic substance.
3. Make sure that you do not touch the bulb of the thermometer either before measuring the temperature or during measurement to avoid getting a wrong reading.