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Hazard and Risk
27 December 2012
15:22
Hazard- anything that causes harm such as a substance or activity
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Hazardous chemicals: especially organic chemicals
Flammable- e
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ethanol and methane
kept away from ignition sources
Irritant- e
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propan-1-ol, pentane
can irritate the skin and cause blisters
Toxic- e
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methanol, chloroethene
can kill if swallowed or inhaled
Risk assessment
- Looks at all the hazards of all the products, reactants and
procedures involved in an experiment
- Considers how to minimise the risks
Risks can be reduced by:
- Working on small scale
- Taking appropriate precautions- e
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eye protection, gloves,
fume cupboard etc
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Quantify risks- e
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amount of substance to be used, where the procedure will
be done and the experience of people involved
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Stating controls used to minimise risk- e
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fume cupboard
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