1. Safety in a Physics Classroom Christopher Reeves

2. Mechanical Hazards Belts / Pulleys Falling Masses Rotating Masses at High Speeds Magnets Projectiles Springs

3. Electrical Hazards Risk of shocks, Burns Use of devices such as: – Batteries – Capacitors – Electrostatic Generators – Extension/Power Cords – Fuses/Circuit Breakers

4. Vacuum and Pressure Hazards Use of suitable containers Vacuum tubes, pump Compressed Air Generating and Bottling Gasses

5. Heating Hazards Heating Procedure Steam Burns Thermometers

6. Additional Hazards Chemical Hazards – Flammables – Carbon Dioxide, Monoxide – Mercury Radiation Hazards – Waves (Infrared – Ultraviolet) – Radioisotopes – Lasers