Hazards And Risk Flashcards
1
Q
What are the danger/hazard symbols ?
A
Oxidising - provides oxygen which allows material to burn more fiercely
Environmental hazard - harmful to the environment
Toxic - can cause death by swallowing in breathing in , absorbing
Harmful - can cause irritation
Highly flammable - catches fire easily
Corrosive - destroys materials including living tissue
2
Q
What is a risk assessment ?
A
A risk assessment is when someone goes through all the ways that the experiment could go wrong and hurt someone by taking into account all the risks and trying to reduce these risks
