How can you protect yourself when handling hot apparatus?

How can you protect yourself when handling hot apparatus?

Heating Safety

1. Turn off heat sources when they are not in use.
2. Point test tubes away from yourself and others when heating substances in them.
3. Use the proper procedures when lighting a Bunsen burner.
4. To avoid burns, do not handle heated glassware or materials directly.

What equipment is used for heating?

Most labs use at least one type of heating device, such as ovens, hot plates, heating mantles and tapes, oil baths, salt baths, sand baths, air baths, hot-tube furnaces, hot-air guns and microwave ovens.

How do you work safely in the heat?

Safety tips for working in the heat

1. Stay hydrated. Always have water on hand when outdoors.
2. Take frequent breaks. It’s important that you take time to rest and get out of the hot weather.
3. Take time to acclimatize.
4. Dress light.
5. Watch what you eat and drink.
6. Monitor the weather.
7. Use the buddy system.

What is the risk of hot apparatus?

Exposure to Dangerous Fumes — Hot work can produce dangerous fumes that pose major health risks for workers. Fumes can cause respiratory health conditions, burns, flu-like symptoms and damage to the eyes.

Why do you think we should use the equipment and materials with caution?

Equipment can be damaged, fines can occur, and individuals on your team can be injured. When working in a lab, it is important you to be familiar with the equipment in your working space, even if you don’t use it yourself.

What lab instrument can be used as source of heat?

Bunsen Burner Bunsen burners are typically used to heat beakers of liquid in order to induce chemical reactions.

What is the type of heating system?

A furnace works by blowing heated air through ducts that deliver the warm air to rooms throughout the house via air registers or grills. This type of heating system is called a ducted warm-air or forced warm-air distribution system. It can be powered by electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil.

What is heat exhaustion and safety?

Heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It’s one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe.

What is hot work permit in safety?

A hot work permit protects the people involved in any hot work activity from gross accidents. It is basically a Permit to Work system with exhaustive list for all possible hot works with a step-by-step checklist or template for safe operations.

When should you stop carrying out hot works?

A fire watch is an important precaution to take once hot work is completed. The fire watch is usually carried out for 60 minutes after the work is done, depending on the type of hot works. Never sign off a hot work permit until the fire watch has been carried out.