Learning to work safely!

Write each question and leave space for the answers. Why is safety important in the STEM lab? List two safety hazards. What does PPE stand for? What is the importance of PPE? What are the six PPE categories?

Health & Safety Hazards There are various hazards that you may encounter in the STEM lab. They include any or all of the following: machinery and operation of power tools risks encountered in handling hot components or dangerous impact breathing problems caused by exposure to irritant and toxic gases electrical risk from power tools.

What is PPE? Personal Protective Equipment PPE ensures your basic health protection and safety

Respiratory Protection PPE Eye Protection Hearing Protection Respiratory Protection e.g. goggles, glasses, welding helmets e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs e.g. respirators, face masks, cartridge filters

PPE Foot Protection Body Head Protection e.g. leather footwear with firm uppers or safety boots e.g. aprons, safety harnesses e.g. hair restraint, hard hats

Safe Use of Materials Copy the following questions: What does MSDS stand for? What is the purpose of a MSDS? List the product data described in the MSDS.

Safe Use of Materials Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) The purpose of material safety data sheets is to provide the information needed to allow the safe handling of hazardous substances.

Safe Use of Materials The material safety data sheet (MSDS) of a substance describes: Its identity Relevant health hazard information Precautions for its use Safe handling information

MSDS PRODUCT INGREDIENTS HAZARDS FIRST AID MEASURES FIRE MEASURES HANDLING & STORAGE PPE

Safe Use of Materials

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