Biology GCSE
personal protective equipment
What personal protective equipment means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of personal protective equipment
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Reference: OCR
Safety goggles and heat-resistant gloves that prevent scalds and chemical splash injuries when handling hot glassware.
Topics that use personal protective equipment
- Testing for biological molecules (OCR GCSE)
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