STSTSTST SESESESE SNC2P – Grade 10 Applied Chemistry

Chemicals in the Workplace

common products environmental hazards C1. Analyse how chemical reactions are employed in common products and processes, and assess the safety and environmental hazards associated with them function of chemical reactions in the production of selected products home workplace C1.1 Analyse, on the basis of research, the function of chemical reactions in the production of selected products and/or in processes commonly encountered at home or in the workplace and communicate their findings chemical reactions in a particular professions handling and disposal of chemicals C1.2 Identify practical applications of chemical reactions in a particular professions and assess the associated hazards, including hazards associated with the handling and disposal of chemicals applications of acid-base reactions C2.7 Investigate applications of acid-base reactions in common products and processes

How much chemical is produced worldwide each year?

According to the International Labour Organization 400 million tonnes!

That’s 4000 of these babies…

Where do they come from and what are they used for? Agricultural chemicals, Food additives, Pharmaceuticals, Fuels for power production, Chemical consumer products, Etc…

For the majority of chemicals used in the workplace, little or nothing is known about their possible immediate or long-term health effects.

In some countries, workers are required to work — with little or no protection — with chemicals that are known to be hazardous to human health.

In many countries, chemicals are literally dumped into the environment, often with serious human and environmental consequences.

Nearly all workers today are exposed to some sort of chemical hazard.

Chemical hazards are the most serious health hazard for workers today. Chemical hazards are the most serious health hazard for workers today.

Learn about the hazards and how to prevent its exposure to yourself and the environment.

Food Technician Lab Analyst Physicians Clinical analyst Soap makers Food grade Oil makers Plastic makers Wine manufacturers Enzyme manufacturers Fertilizer makers Chemical Engineer Biochemist Petrochemical Engineer Food Chemist Steelers Mine industry engineers Jewellery makers Paint manufacturers Cement (mortar and concrete) manufacturers Medicine makers Biochemical Engineers Agriculturists Environmental engineers Pharmacologist Biologist Genetist Cosmetic manufacturer

The Young Worker Awareness Program (YWAP) has decided to run a career fair for grade 9 students educating them about the chemicals used in the workplace. currently hiring They are currently hiring people to investigate different careers and to assess the hazards associated with them, and the hazards associated with the handling and disposing of chemicals. interested in hiring YOU YWAP is interested in hiring YOU because of your knowledge in chemistry.

Assess Knowledge Teach Risk- Benefit Analysis Research Workshop Choose Career! Provide lots of Scaffolding Provide Work Periods Create Posters Evaluation CAREER FAIR!

Assessments:

Ex. Hairdresser Workers in the hairdressing, nail and beauty industry may be exposed to a wide range of products containing hazardous substances, including: Hair dyes Bleaches Permanent wave solutions Shampoos Hair styling agents Nail and skin care products Straighteners Brow and lash tints Chemical peels Peroxides Wax solvents Disinfectants and cleaning products