1. lab techniques

• hazards in the lab include:

  • toxic chemicals
  • corrosive chemicals
  • heat and flammable substances
  • pathogenic organisms
  • mechanical equipment
• risk is the likelihood of harm arising from exposure to a hazard. a risk assessment identifies the risks, their severity and the control measures that could be taken to minimise the risks
• control measures include:

  • appropriate handling and disposal techniques
  • appropriate masses, volumes and concentration
  • protective clothing and equipment
  • aseptic techniques in microbiology