Week 2

Sally is mixing chemicals in an experiment, what is a hazard in this task?

• Heavy lifting - she may injure her back

• Slippery floors - she may fall over

• Fire - she may burn herself

• Chemical spill - she may irritate her eyes or skin

Safety ____ protect our eyes during experiments.

John is working with electrical equipment, what is a potential hazard in this task?

• Heavy lifting - he may injure his back

• Electrical shock - he may get electrocuted

• Fire - he may burn himself

• Chemical spill - he may irritate his eyes or skin

Mary is working with beakers and measuring cylinders, what is a potential hazard in this task?

• Falling objects - she may get injured

• Slippery floors - she may fall over

• Fire - she may burn herself

• Broken glass - she may cut herself

Tom is working with a Bunsen Burner, what is a potential hazard in this task?

• Heavy lifting - he may injure his back

• Slippery floors - he may fall over

• Fire - he may burn himself

• Chemical spill - he may irritate his eyes or skin

Match the hazard symbol to its meaning.

• Flammable

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• Explosive

• 
• Toxic

• 
• Radioactive

• 
• Corrosive

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You should always stand up during a lab in case you ___ something.

You should always tuck your chair and bag in during a lab or you might ____.