The following hazards were identified during an inspection of a chemical laborat

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The following hazards were identified during an inspection of a chemical laboratory I. Burns from hot plates and flames, II. Eye injury from splashes of chemicals III. Suffocation due to the presence of chemical vapour IV. Skin contact with corrosive and toxic chemicals V. Slippery floor. VI. LPG gas cylinder stored inside the laboratory. VII. Large quantities of Incompatible chemicals stored together. VIII. Emergency exit is blocked. IX. Cut injury from breaking glass X. Poor access to the items stored above head height. XI. Electric shock and fire hazard due to poor cabling, over loading etc. XII. Eye washer and shower is blocked and not working. XIII. Chemicals are not labeled Q2 (a): Identify who might be harmed, the effects and the risk level for each hazards mentioned. Q2 (b): Suggest control measures for each hazards and evaluate the risk again. Q2 (c): Propose any further actions required to ensure health and safety in chemical laboratory.

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A)THe students performing experiments as well instructor might be harmed..!! B)Proper lab coat should be made compulsory in the lab 2.students should wear proper mask. 3.Hand gloves should be adopted in the lab.!! 4.Emergency exit should be made in the lab.!! C) further actions required to ensure health and safety in chemical laboratory. 1. Items should be of genuine quality 2.chemicals should be labeled. 3. there should be a lab assistant..!!

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