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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