Lab safety

LAb safety

ⓒ Prof. J. Peña

Complutense University of Madrid

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introduction

What is the definition of risk?

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1. The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger.
2. A factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; a hazard. For instance, the usual risk of the desert: the heat and lack of water.
3. To expose to a chance of loss or damage; hazard.

Take or run a risk: to proceed in an action without regard to the possibility of danger involved in it.

Identification: Hazard recognition

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example

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Identification: Hazardous materials

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Identification: Hazardous materials

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Identification: Hazardous materials

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Identification: Hazardous materials

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Identification: fire

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Identification: fire

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Identification: Hazardous materials

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Include toxic chemicals and substances that can cause cancer, reproductive damage or damage to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, lungs or other internal organs.

acid burn & spill

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Identification: Hazard recognition

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electrical risk

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Electric shock risk

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Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. There are too many accidents at work involving electric shock or burns. Nevertheless, those using or working with electricity may not be the only ones at risk.

electrical hazards

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electrical hazards

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resistance of human body

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electrical hazards

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One of the best ways of reducing the risk of injury when using electrical equipment is to limit the supply voltage to the lowest needed to get the job done.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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safety equipment

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Wrong

Right

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remember the 5 rules

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real life

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conclusions

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