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AQA GCSE · Question 08.2 · Energy
One hazard in this experiment is the hot water.
Give one risk to the student caused by this hazard.
One hazard in this experiment is the hot water.
Give one risk to the student caused by this hazard.
How to approach this question
A "hazard" is the thing that can cause harm (hot water). A "risk" is the harm that it could cause. What injury could hot water cause to a person?
Full Answer
Burning or scalding the skin.
In science safety, it's important to distinguish between a hazard and a risk.
- **Hazard:** The potential source of harm. In this case, the hazard is the hot water.
- **Risk:** The likelihood that the hazard will actually cause harm, and what that harm is. The risk associated with the hazard of hot water is that it could be spilled or splashed onto the student's skin or in their eyes, causing a burn or a scald.
Common mistakes
✗ Stating the hazard again (e.g., "spilling hot water"). This is what might happen, but the risk is the injury it causes.
✗ Giving a vague answer like "injury" or "getting hurt". Be specific about the type of injury.
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