RISK ASSESSMENT Harrison School Students

Rates of reaction
Written by: Darius, Lachlan, Fionn Commenced on: 26 Aug 2022 Expires: 26 Nov 2023

Classes for which experiment is required

Teacher: Mr hall (training code 1) Year Group: 10 Room Period Date
ERIC
science 2 Fri 26/8/22
lab
Items to be prepared by laboratory technician (training code 4)
3 x Aspirin Tablets
1 x Stirring rod
1 x 1/2 cup of Ice
1 x 250ml beaker
1 x electric kettle
1 x mortar and pestle

Procedure or reference, including variations

None

Equipment to be used
glass beaker, 250 mL to 1 L
Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Breakage of beaker. Cuts from chipped rims. Inspect and discard any chipped or cracked beakers, no
matter how small the damage. Sweep up broken glass
with brush and dustpan; do not use fingers.

electric kettle
Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Danger of burns from hot appliance, hot water or steam. Check fittings and wiring for damage each time before
Danger of electrocution, especially in wet areas or if use. Test and tag at regular intervals.
wiring is defective.

porcelain mortar and pestle

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Broken handle can cause cuts. Discard pestle if handle broken.

glass stirring rod

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Glass rod may break in hand causing deep cuts. Inspect and discard any chipped or cracked rods, no
matter how small the damage. Sweep up broken glass
with brush and dustpan; do not use fingers.

Chemicals to be used
acetylsalicylic acid, solid (aspirin) CH3COOC6H4COOH
CAS: 50-78-2
Class: nc PG: none Users: 7-12 Training: 1-5

GHS data: Harmful if swallowed

Causes skin irritation
WARNING
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures

Serious allergic reactions are known. Fine particles Do not ingest reagent grade chemical, due to the
irritate skin, eyes and lungs. possibility of toxic contaminants.

Disposal
Retain for collection by a waste service or <100 g/day
may be placed in the garbage.

water <43.5 °C (cold-warm) H2 O

CAS: 7732-18-5
 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.

Disposal
May be poured down the drain.

water >60°C (scalding) H2 O

CAS: 7732-18-5
Class: nc PG: none Users: 7-12 Training: 1-6

GHS data: Not classified as a hazardous chemical.

Potential hazards
Adults typically receive 3rd degree burns on exposed
skin in <5 s, instantaneously near 100°C. Children are
more rapidly injured.
Standard handling procedures
Hot water should be stored at a temperature >60°C in
order to inhibit microbial growth and the ouput should
pass through a tempering valve to reduce the water
temperature by mixing with cold water.

Disposal
May be poured down the drain, with great care to avoid
splashing. Boiling water and near-boiling water should be
allowed to cool before pouring down the drain.

Chemicals to be produced
acetylsalicylic acid, solution (aspirin) CH3COOC6H4COOH(aq)
CAS: 50-78-2
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6

GHS data: Not classified as a hazardous chemical.

Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Serious allergic reactions are possible. Low toxicity. Solubility ~3 g/L at 20°C.

Disposal
May be poured down the drain.

Knowledge
I/we have read and understood the potential hazards and standard handling procedures of all the equipment, chemicals
and biological items, including living organisms.
I/we have read and understood the Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals used in the experiment.
I/we have copies of the Safety Data Sheets of all the hazardous chemicals available in or near the laboratory.
Agreement by student(s)
I/we, Darius, Lachlan, Fionn, agree to conduct this experiment safely in accordance with school rules and teacher
instructions.

Risk assessment
I/we 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
Assessment by Student(s)
I/we 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/we 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

With the specified control measures in place, I/we 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.

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 confirm that the risk level and control measures entered by student(s) above are correct and appropriate.
Name: Signature: Date:

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

Where the risk level is "medium risk", "high risk" or "extreme risk", the following control measures will be employed:

Control measures (attach further pages as required):

safety glasses gloves lab coat apron fume cupboard

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.
Name: Signature: Date:

Monitoring and review

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

Attach further pages as required