I. Activity 2: Lab Safety Hazards
A) 🧪 Write the following examples of hazards in the correct column
flammable / microbes / noise / toxins / slips, trips and falls / plants / shock / unsafe use of extension cords / corrosives / heating devices / animals / fire / reactive / cuts, scrapes and bruises / malfunctioning electric equipment / genetically modified agent
| Chemical Hazards | Physical Hazards | Biological Hazards | Electrical Hazards |
|---|---|---|---|
| flammable | noise | microbes | toxins |
| corrosives | slips, trips and falls | plants | shocks |
| fire | cuts, scrapes and bruises | animals | unsafe use of extension cords |
| reactive | genetically modified agent | heating devices | |
| malfunctioning electric equipment |
B) ⚠️ Recognizing hazards: Match the hazard with the possible result.
| Hazard | Possible Result |
|---|---|
| A live wire | You might electrocute yourself |
| A box / container on the floor | You might trip over |
| A sharp blade | You might cut yourself |
| Steam | You might burn yourself |
| A wet or greasy floor | You might slip over |
| A broken chemical flask | You might inhale chemicals |
| A very loud noise | You might damage your hearing |
II. GHS Pictograms
| FLAMMABLE | CORROSIVE | EXPLOSIVE |
| COMPRESSED GAS | OXIDIZING | TOXIC |
| HEALTH HAZARD | HARMFUL/IRRITANT | DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT |