1.1a health and safety Flashcards
1
Q
What can present as a hazard in the lab?
A
- toxic or corrosive chemicals
- heat or flammable substances
- pathogenic organisms
- mechanical equipement
2
Q
How do you control risk in a lab?
A
risk assessment
3
Q
What is risk?
A
the likelihood of harm arising from exposure to hazard
4
Q
What does risk assessment involve?
A
indentifying control measures to minimise risk
5
Q
Give 3 examples of control measure
A
- using appropriate handling technique
- protective clothing and equipment
- aseptic technique
