Mindanao State University – General Santos City

College of Natural Science and Mathematics – Science Department

Chemistry for Engineers – Laboratory Activity No. 1 Hazard vs Risk

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Direction: Answer the following questions and follow the given format of Laboratory report.

1. List down at least 5 hazards in your home. Describe each and explain why.

 Muriatic Acid
 Matchsticks
 Insecticides/Pesticides
 Gas stove
 Liquefied Petroleum Gas

2. List down at least 5 that you consider as risk in your home. Describe each and explain why.

 Poisoning
 Fire Hazards
 Choking hazard
 Sharp Objects
 Short Circuits

3. Rank each action or technology according to your own perception of its risk. Note: This is subjective.

1 – Most risky, 15 – least risky

12_ Swimming 10_ Smoking

_1_Nuclear power _8_ Pesticides

_2_ X-rays _6_ Motor vehicles

_4_ Non-nuclear electric power _11 Alcoholic beverages

_3 Prescription antibiotics _5_ Police work

13_ Mountain climbing _9_ Spray cans

_7_ Railroads _15 Bicycles

14_ travelling on a commercial flight

4. Why should you wash your hands before leaving the lab?

- You should wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the lab because it is a primary
protection against unintentional exposure to toxic chemicals or biological agents. This is to protect your
health in other foreign substances that may leave a residue on your hands. Apart from this washing your
hands prior to leaving the lab can remove many of these potential residues, meaning that your hands
won't become carriers of disease to yourself, your family or your friends as you leave the laboratory.