Risk Assessment Record Sheet

Title of experiment/process Investigation of electrochemical cells

Year level 11
Date of risk assessment 22/10/10
Lab Tech / Student / Teacher Student

Experiment Details:
To set up and test a number of different electrochemical cells.

Products used: (include concentration and amount used) MSDS dates

1. Iron (II) Sulfate 09/08/09
05/04/07

2.

MSDS available: Yes / No Risk level: Low / Medium / High

Potential Hazards:
Product Health Flammability Reactivity Other
1. Iron (II) Sulfate 3 0 1 Contact-2

2.

Product Risk phrases Safety phrases

1. Iron (II) Sulfate R22 Harmful if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory
system
R38 Irritating to skin
S26 Very toxic by inhalation
S36- Wear suitable protective
clothing
S37 Irritating to respiratory system
S39 Danger of very serious
irreversible effects

2.
Primary Routes of Entry:
Product Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye Splash
1. Iron (II) Sulfate yes yes yes yes

2.

Personal Protection:
Product Goggles Gloves Lab. Coat Mask Tongs Fume Hood
1. yes yes yes
2.

Accidental Release Measures:

Ventilate area if there’s a leak or spill.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Sweep up and put in a container for proper disposal.
Clean up so that dust isn’t dispersed into the air.

Disposal Considerations:
Give to teacher for safe disposal.

First Aid Measures:

Inhalation: Get some fresh air, If not breathing give artificial respiration, if breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Get medical attention.
Skin: Wipe off excess from skin and then flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.
Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 mins, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical
attention. Call physician immediately.
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