Risk Assessments

Question 1

identify all dangers in experiment

Answer 1

e.g. chemicals, microorganisms or naked flames

Question 2

identify who is at risk from these dangers

Answer 2

e.g. you or your lab partner

or anyone in the same room or building

Question 3

identify what can be done to reduce risk

Answer 3

• wear goggles
• wear a lab coat
• wear gloves if involved with irritable substances
• keep flammable substances away from naked flame
• use aseptic techniques