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COSHH and the Physicist

Synopsis
Shows how a new electronics research project is carried out to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. This project is concerned with solid-state electronics and involves etching a variety of alloys of heavy metals. In this case the unusual risks arising from work with hydrofluoric acid must be considered and suitable precautions taken.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses
Students, researchers and technicians who work in physics/electronics laboratories.
Subjects
Health & safety; Physics
Keywords
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988; electronics; hazardous materials; laboratory safety; safety measures

Credits

Producer
Chris Bright

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes
Closed down.

Sponsor

Name

University of London Safety Advisor

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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Notes
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