Department of Applied Science,

SEIT, Limerick Institute of Technology

Laboratory Practical Risk Assessment - General

1. Programme Title: 2. Stage: 3. Module Title: 4. Programmatic 5. Version Dated:

Forensic & Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 Pharmaceutical Technology Review Version: 1 15/10/2023

6. Title of Practical: 7. Practical Type: Demonstration Only or

Recrystallization of Paracetamol Student Participation.
Student Participation

8. Personal Protective Equipment Required:

PPE (Safety Glasses, Laboratory Coat, Gloves, Safety Shoes)

9. Chemical Agents in use: Attach Practical SOP. Attach Relevant MSDS Sheets in order of chemical list and numerate.

NAME MSDS POTENTIAL PRECAUTIONARY FIRST AID PHYSICAL POTENTIAL ROUTES OF

No. HAZARDS STEPS RE. USE RESPONSE FORM EXPOSURE
CODE
845129 Dermatitis, Wear protective Wash the Solid, white Contact with skin or splash
P- Aminophenol Carcinogenic, Clothing and eye exposed area powder in the eyes while
Kidney protection and mask. thoroughly. transferring.
Failure, Rinse mouth
Cyanosis and if swallowed.
Asthma.
201600 Harmful if Wear protective Wash the White, Oral – swallowing
Paracetamol 685 swallowed, goggles, gloves & exposed skin crystalline
acutely toxic clothing as much as powder
possible with
clean
absorbent
material

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Laboratory Practical Risk Assessment - General

10. Laboratory Equipment in Use: Attach SOP for Equipment.

NAME SOP GASES POTENTIAL PRECAUTIONARY STEPS RE. FIRST AID RESPONSE
No. REQUIR HAZARDS USE (e.g. PPE Required & CODE
ED Location for Use).
Büchner Flask FIRST Do not force funnel off Wear eye and face protection First Aid Kit located in
AID flask while vacuum is when handling vacuum or laboratory in case of any
RESPINS still running. pressure apparatus. cuts
E Inspect glassware for flaws such
BUCHNE as cracks, scratches, deep
R scoring, and etching marks
FLASK before using vacuum apparatus.

Round Bottom Flask N/A Be careful with glass Wear eye and face protection First Aid Kit located in
being aware of heat, when handling vacuum or laboratory in case of any
temperature & pressure apparatus. cuts
pressure Inspect glassware for flaws such
as cracks, scratches, deep
scoring, and etching marks
before using vacuum apparatus.

N/A May incur burns or Do no touch or move heating Cool down the burn. After
Hot Plate scalds if touched while mantle while switched on. running the burn under
switched on. cool water, appl cool, wet
compresses until pain
subsides

11. Other Safety Considerations:

Points to be Included in Safety Talk:
Ensure to use and keep needed chemical agents in the fume hood.
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Laboratory Practical Risk Assessment - General

Handle each chemical with care.
Always keep protective equipment on.
Ensure to be careful with glass equipment.
Disposal Method of Student Generated Chemical Waste:
Dispose of any organic waste should be disposed in the organic waste located in the fume hood.
Dispose of hazardous waste correctly in proper biohazard waste container.

Lecturer Involved in Practical SOP Development as represented here:

Marie Walsh

Risk Rating: Medium

High = All work requiring operation with chemicals within fume cupboard or other isolated area / equipment (e.g. rotovap operation / flame-based
Bunsen burner).
Medium = 40% to 60% of work requiring operation with chemicals within fume cupboard or other isolated area / equipment.
Low = Bench work with exposure to dilute acids / bases and other chemicals of low reactivity / toxicity.

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