RISK ASSESSMENT Victor Harbor High School

Elephants Toothpaste
Written by: Dillan Shorter Commenced on: 10 Sep 2019 Expires: 10 Dec 2020

Classes for which experiment is required

Teacher: Dillan Shorter (training code 1) Year Group: 10 Room Period Date
S2 3&4 Tue 10/9/19
Items to be prepared by laboratory technician
Teacher Demo

Procedure or reference, including variations

Pour about 25mL of 35% Hydrogen peroxide into a large measuring cylinder.
Allow the hydrogen peroxide to come to room temp.
Add about 5 squirts of detergent, and swirl gently to mix, place cylinder on tray.
Quickly add 1/4 teaspoon of Potassium Iodide to the mix and stand back.

Equipment to be used
food colouring
Potential hazards
ALLERGY ALERT. May cause an allergic reaction in some
individuals. Do not drink.

measuring cylinder, glass, large (1 L or more)

Potential hazards
Glass cylinder may break; possibility of cuts from broken
glass. Large measuring cylinders are especially fragile.
Standard handling procedures
Discard any cracked or broken measuring cylinders. Do
not heat any liquid in a measuring cylinder, since not
designed for heating. Sweep up broken glass with brush
and dustpan; do not use fingers.

Chemicals to be used
hydrogen peroxide >11 M (>35% wt/wt) H2O2(aq)
UN: 2014 CAS: 7722-84-1
Class: 5.1/8 PG: I Users: X Training: 1

GHS data:

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

Harmful if inhaled
DANGER
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures

MAY DECOMPOSE EXPLOSIVELY; HIGHLY CORROSIVE TO Do not use. Do not attempt to prepare pure hydrogen
EYES AND SKIN. Not available commercially. peroxide due to the risk of explosion.

potassium iodide, solid KI

CAS: 7681-11-0
Class: nc PG: none Users: 7-12* Training: 1-5

GHS data:
Harmful if swallowed
WARNING Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation

Potential hazards
Toxic. Irritates skin and eyes.

soap
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6

GHS data: Not classified as a hazardous chemical.

 Potential hazards
Low toxicity.

Chemicals to be produced
oxygen, gas generated during experiment O2
CAS: 7782-44-7
Class: 5.1 PG: none Users: 7-12* Training: 1,2,5*

GHS data:

DANGER May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures

Combustible materials burn with great vigour, often Gas can be generated safely by adding potassium
explosively, in oxygen gas. Generate only in small permanganate crystals to hydrogen peroxide solution 6-
quantities. 30% wt/wt) in a beaker.

water <43.5 °C (cold-warm) H2 O

CAS: 7732-18-5
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6

GHS data: Not classified as a hazardous chemical.

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Water below 43.5°C is generally considered safe for Water in a laboratory should not be drunk, due to the
adults and children. Cold water causes numbness and possibility of chemical contamination. Water spilled on
hypothermia, if exposure is prolonged. the floor may be a slip hazard.

Knowledge
I have read and understood the potential hazards and standard handling procedures of all the equipment, chemicals and
biological items, including living organisms.
I have read and understood the Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals used in the experiment.
I have copies of the Safety Data Sheets of all the hazardous chemicals available in or near the laboratory.

Risk assessment
I have considered the risks of:
fire or explosion breakage of equipment exposure to pathogens waste disposal
chemicals in eyes injuries from equipment injuries from animals improper labelling/storage
inhalation of gas/dust rotating equipment intense light/lasers inappropriate behaviour
chemicals on skin electrical shock UV, IR, nuclear radiation communication issues
ingestion of chemicals vibration or noise pressure inside equipment allergies
runaway reaction sharp objects heavy lifting special needs
heat or cold falling or flying objects slipping, tripping, falling other risks
Certification by Teacher
I have assessed the risks associated with performing this experiment in the classroom on the basis of likelihood and
consequences using the School's risk matrix , according to International Organization for Standardization Standard ISO
31000:2018.

I consider the inherent level of risk (risk level without control measures) to be:
Low risk Medium risk High risk Extreme risk

Control measures:
Additional measures: safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, demonstration

With the specified control measures in place, I have found that all the risks are "low risk". Risks will therefore be managed
by routine procedures in the classroom, in combination with the specified control measures.
Electronic Signature: Dillan Shorter Date: 10 Sep 2019

You have provided an electronic signature which is the equivalent of signing your name with a pen and as such will
constitute a legally binding agreement between the relevant parties. We can give no warranty in respect to fraud or
security breach resulting from the use of an electronic signature.

Certification by Laboratory Technician

I have assessed the risks associated with preparing the equipment, chemicals and and biological items, including living
organisms, for this experiment and subsequently cleaning up after the experiment and disposing of wastes, on the basis
of likelihood and consequences using the School's risk matrix , according to International Organization for Standardization
Standard ISO 31000:2018.

I consider the inherent level of risk (risk level without control measures) to be:
Low risk Medium risk High risk Extreme risk

Control measures:
Demonstration outside.
Additional measures: safety glasses, apron

With the specified control measures in place, I have found that all the risks are "low risk". Risks will therefore be managed
by routine procedures in the laboratory, in combination with the specified control measures.
Electronic Signature: Lorraine Margaret Jones Date: 10 Sep 2019

You have provided an electronic signature which is the equivalent of signing your name with a pen and as such will
constitute a legally binding agreement between the relevant parties. We can give no warranty in respect to fraud or
security breach resulting from the use of an electronic signature.

Monitoring and review

This risk assessment will be monitored using comments below and will be reviewed within 15 months from the date of
certification.

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