learning to work safely!
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Learning to work safely!
Mrs. HayesSTEM
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Write each question and leave space for the answers.
1. Why is safety important in the STEM lab?
2. List two safety hazards.3. What does PPE stand for?4. What is the importance of PPE?5. 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 EquipmentPPE ensures your basic health protection and safety
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
FootProtection
BodyProtection
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 MaterialsCopy the following questions:
1. What does MSDS stand for?
2. What is the purpose of a MSDS?
3. List the product data described in the
MSDS.
Safe Use of MaterialsMaterial 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 MaterialsThe material safety data sheet (MSDS) of a substance describes: Its identityRelevant health hazard informationPrecautions for its useSafe handling information
MSDSPRODUCT
INGREDIENTS
HAZARDS
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE MEASURES
HANDLING & STORAGE
PPE
Safe Use of Materials
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