Core Practical 13a Pre Lab

CPAC 3a – Identifies hazards and assesses risks associated with these hazards, making safety adjustments where necessary, when carrying out experimental techniques and procedures

· Complete a full risk assessment prior to task

1. Include chemical hazards reactants & products plus physical hazards

2. Take account of volumes used to ensure risk assessment is appropriate

3. Take account of concentrations used to ensure risk assessment is appropriate

4. Make appropriate assessment made of hazards and risks to do with the practical procedure itself

5. References hazcards used to plan for safety (CPAC 5b may be awarded if referenced)

CPAC 5a - Uses appropriate software and/or tools to process data, carry out research and report findings.

• Carry out suitable research to support your risk assessment

• Writes up a risk assessment in your own words specifying precautions relevant to practical being carried out

CPAC 5b – Sources of information are cited demonstrating that research has taken place, supporting planning and conclusions

· Carry out research to support planning by writing a risk assessment to prepare for safety before practical

· Reference Hazcards in a bibliography in such a way that the reader may retrieve the information easily.