Safety In Science

What does this symbol mean?

• flammable

• corrosive

• danger to the environment

• Health Hazard

In an emergency involving fire, chemical spill or vapour/gas release, where either life is at risk or a noxious or flammable substance is escaping uncontrollably, the FRS should be called via 999 (inform the school’s Senior Leadership Team).

It is useful for the FRS to know, preferably at the point of call if possible without delaying the call ... select from the following ...

• The identity of the chemical(s) involved.

• How the chemical is contained (or if it is not).

• The quantity involved.

• Any hazard information that is available without delaying the process.

• All of the above

Define Hazard

• An object, substance, activity that can cause harm

• What can happen to a person, environment etc

• The likelihood of the harm occurring and the severity of the harm

Define Risk

• An object, substance, activity that can cause harm

• What can happen to a person, environment etc

• The likelihood of the harm occurring and the severity of the harm

Who is responsible for making and recording the assessment of risk for a practical lesson?

• Technician

• Teacher

• Head of Department

• Head of Health and Safety for the College

Requisitions should ALWAYS be written.

• True

• False

An assessment of risk for a practical activity can be recorded in the teacher's planner.

• True

• False

Worksheets from publishers ALWAYS contain the most up-to-date information about health and safety.

• True

• False

Where can the lab rules be found at SEC?

• Planner

• Exercise book or A level folder

• Laboratory wall

• Laboratory book

What does this symbol mean?

• flammable

• corrosive

• danger to the environment

• Health Hazard