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Practical task - Risk Assessment: M

 

• Extended springs can store a lot of energy, so students must wear eye protection at all times.

• Students must be aware that masses suspended above the ground could fall.

• The retort stand must be firmly clamped to the desk and students must be aware that it could topple if too much weight is added.

 

 

 

Practical task - equipment required

Class set of:

• small springs

• metre rulers

• clamps + stands

• G-clamps

• masses and hangers (100g)

 

 

 

Demonstration - Risk Assessment: M

 

• Students should be sat at least 1.5m from the demonstration setup.

• Extended springs can store a lot of energy, so students must wear eye protection at all times.

• The retort stand must be firmly clamped to the desk.