|
Ref
|
Work Activity
|
Hazard
|
Possible Injury
|
Existing
control
|
S
|
L
|
RPN
|
Additional
Controls
|
S
|
L
|
RPN
|
|
1.
|
Handling of benzoic acid samples
|
Spillage or breakage of glassware
|
Damage to nervous system when inhaled
|
Use appropriate
clothing (labcoat) & gloves & wear a face mask
|
3
|
3
|
9
|
Ensure safe
working distance away from sample to prevent inhalation.
Wash hands
after dealing with the sample
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
|
2
|
Handling of
HPLC
|
Waste produced
might be harmful
|
May be
corrosiveto skin, cause irritation or results in burns
|
Use
goggles,gloves,labcoat and covered shoes at all times
Ensure that
waste is disposed in proper container
Containers are
properly labelled
|
4
|
3
|
12
|
Ensure waste
bottles are properly labeled and can be sealed
Take note of
the amount of solvent in the waste bottle so as to not overfill
Do not pour
waste down the sink
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
|
3
|
Handling of
HPLC
|
Electrical
Shock
|
Suffer from
burns and smoke inhalation (fire)
|
Instrument is
in accordance to electrical testing standards
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
Maintain and
service the instrument regularly to prevent any problems from occurring
|
3
|
2
|
6
|
|
4
|
Handling of
glassware
|
Broken Glass
|
Cuts
|
Ensure sufficient
work area on the bench
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
Be extra
careful when handling glassware and refrain from using it at the edge of the
bench
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
|
5
|
Using the HPLC
|
Splashing of
chemicals
|
Blindness/Eye
irritation
|
Wear safety
goggles/spectacles
|
3
|
3
|
9
|
Wear protective
gear at all times
Ensure
sufficient work area (not too crowded)
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
To be done by: Atiqah & Esther
Due Date: 31st July 2013
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