Hazards, risks and precautions 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryHazards, risks and precautionsGCSEEdexcel Created by: Jazzy15Created on: 29-03-19 21:06 What is a hazard ? Something that could cause damage or harm to someone/something + negative health effects 1 of 13 What is a risk ? The chance that someone/something will be harmed if exposed to a hazard 2 of 13 What are some examples of risks ? Exposure to a hazard, way in which exposure happens + how serious the effects of exposure are 3 of 13 What is the hazard for ethanol ? It is flammable 4 of 13 What are hazard symbols intended to do ? Warn about dangers of the substance in container - let people know about the precautions to take when they use substance 5 of 13 What does the exclamation symbol mean ? harmful or irritant 6 of 13 What does the fire symbol mean ? flammable 7 of 13 What does the skull symbol mean ? Toxic - poisonous 8 of 13 What does the hand symbol mean ? corrosive 9 of 13 What does the circle with fire symbol mean ? oxidising 10 of 13 What does the human body symbol mean ? respiratory sensitiser 11 of 13 What is a precaution ? Something that you can do to reduce the risk of harm from a hazard 12 of 13 Give examples of precautions Use smaller amounts of a hazardous substance, use protective clothing = gloves + eye protection, use different method or apparatus 13 of 13
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