The main safety hazard in science is inattention and carelessness by the people working in the laboratory. Each lab has its own set of hazards and rules, and it is your responsibility to know the hazards and adhere to the rules, as well as insure that those around you are acting in a safe manner.
carbon monoxide
safety hazard
Lab safety rulesYour science teachers have determined that having the bags in the lab is a safety hazard. Your safety in the lab is the most important consideration for your teacher when she writes down her rules.
A "safety hazard" is something that could cause a person to be injured or killed.
hazard
safety hazard: causes external harm (broken leg, sprained wrist) health hazard: causes disease. EX. Safety hazard is like not smoking around certain chemical carrying equipment (ie storage tanks) health hazard is not smoking in restaurants or other public areas.
In many countries it is a legal requirement to use signs as a warning of dangerous substances, such as corrosive acid or poisonous materials. Many science laboratories use such substances in testing or development, and therefore usually use protective gear or other safety equipment. The signs is intended to warn others of the potential hazard inside the laboratories if safety precautions is not followed.
to children
danger, risk, hazard
Can create fire as safety risk.it is a hazard by its self and one need to manage it
An opening in a wall or floor is a safety hazard and must be either covered or guarded.
Look for signs e.g. lifted mat - tripping hazard. Concrete up - tripping hazard. Leaves and sticks around - animal and fire hazard. Poisonous chemicals left out - child safety issue. MAIN POINT - LOOK FOR HAZARDS