A piece of equipment that is designed for a particular use.

A danger associated with a substance or piece of apparatus.

The identification of both the hazards of doing a particular experiment and ways of reducing the risk of harm from those hazards.

An action taken to prevent or reduce the risk of danger or harm.

Hazard symbols and equipment

Combined science

In the Electrolysis unit, pupils will build on their understanding of chemical reactions to explore the process of electrolysis and its applications.

In the Acids and Bases unit, pupils learned about the properties of acids, bases, and alkalis, and the reactions between them to form salts and water.

Making salts

To avoid using expensive equipment in case it breaks.

Why is it important to use the correct lab equipment?

Keep hair and loose clothing away from the flame.

How should a Bunsen burner be used safely?

To identify potential hazards and outline precautions.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

What should be included in a risk assessment?

Which symbol indicates a flammable substance?

Risk of death or serious injury if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed by the skin.

 Which of these is an example of common laboratory equipment?

Why is it important to wear eye protection in the lab?

An action taken to prevent or reduce risk.

What is a precaution in a laboratory setting?

To provide safety information about chemical substances.

Substances that pose a risk of fire, explosion, or health hazard.

Substances that are commonly found in household products.

Which substances should have hazard symbols?

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