Hazards and risk

Question 1

Hazard

Answer 1

A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage. The risk associated with that hazard is the probability of someone being harmed if exposed to the hazard.

Question 2

Oxidising

Answer 2

Provides oxygen which allows other materials to burn more fiercely.
Example : liquid oxygen

Question 3

Environmental Hazard

Answer 3

Harmful to organisms and to the environment .
Example : mercury

Question 4

Toxic

Answer 4

Can cause death by e.g. swallowing breathing in, absorption through skin.
Example : hydrogen cyanide

Question 5

Harmful

Answer 5

Can cause irritation, redding, blistering of the skin
Example : bleach

Question 6

Highly Flammable

Answer 6

Catches fire easily
Example : Petrol

Question 7

Corrosive

Answer 7

Destroys materials, including living tissues (e.g. eyes and skin)
Example : concentrated sulfuric acid

Question 8

Ways to prevent hazards

Answer 8

• Wear gloves
• Wear googles
• Wear mask
• Be careful