Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Risk Assesment

Identify: Thermometer probe is very sharp.
Assess: The probe could cut someone's hand.
Control: Hold thermometer by the display, put case on thermometer when not in use.
Disposal: Put case on thermometer at end of experiment.

Identify: Sugar solutions.
Assess: The solutions could go in someone's eye.
Control: Be very careful when handling solutions.
Disposal: Tip solutions down sink and wash away with warm water.

Identify: Ice.
Assess: Touching the ice for too long could harm someone.
Control: Close freezer, do not hold on to cups for too long after they have been frozen.
Disposal: Melt ice with warm water at the end of the experiment.

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