Unit 17 - Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
Other
Unit 17 Assignment 2 – Distinction (Learning Aim C & D)
263 views 2 purchases
Course
Unit 17 - Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
Institution
PEARSON (PEARSON)
BTEC Applied Science Unit 17 Assignment 2 - Culturing microorganisms. Risk assessment, images, and tables all included. Referenced throughout. Assignment has been awarded a DISTICTION.
Unit 17 - Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
All documents for this subject (31)
Seller
Follow
aaaaammm
Reviews received
Content preview
Unit: 17: Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
Culturing microorganisms
Risk Assessment
Risk:
What to do in case of an
Material / Procedure Hazard What could go wrong? Safety precautions low/medium/
accident
high
- Broken glassware should be
swept immediately and
Dropping the petri dishes while disposed of in the glass bin
Carry the petri dishes in
carrying them around the before further damage is
a tray to ensure that
Broken glass classroom can lead to them caused. Low
they do not fall and
falling by mistake leading to - Assistance from class teacher
break
cuts or laboratory technician for
Petri dishes
injured hand should be
acquired
Dropping the petri dish while
Hold the petri dish
pouring a substance inside it can Spillages on the floor should be
firmly but also not with
Spillages lead it to fall and break but also wiped up immediately so that the Low
extreme pressure to
cause spillages on the floor floor is clean and dry
avoid it from breaking
which can make someone slip
- Tie long hair
- Long hair may catch fire - Turn the micro
Immediately inform the class
Micro burner - Burns on the body if the fire burner to a visible
Burns teacher or laboratory technician Low
is not dealt with properly flame while it is not
as well as rinse with water
- Clothing may catch fire too used or turn it off
completely
Keep it at a safe Immediately inform the class
Could burn since it would be
Inoculation loop Burns distance to ensure no teacher or laboratory technician Low
heated with fire
burns could take place as well as rinse with water
Nutrient and malt Spills Spillage can cause irritation if Hold the container that Clean the spillage right away and Low
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller aaaaammm. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $22.25. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
