Drugs & Sport
Join the drug squad to discover whether Olympic athletes have been using performance-enhancing drugs. How sure are you of your results? Would a lifetime ban be fair? An introduction to analytical chemistry and the need for reliable results.
Risk Assessment
| Activity | Hazard | Precaution | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salbutamol Test | Phosphate 1 soln Irritant | • Wear safety glasses • Irrigate splashes into eyes • Mop up spills • Avoid ingestion • Wash hands after workshop | Low |
| Phosphate 2 Harmful in large quantities | As above | ||
| Ephedrine Test | Boron 1 soln Harmful if ingested in large quantities | As above | Low |
| Boron 2 soln Non-hazardous | As above | ||
| Nandrolone Test | Iron 1 soln Harmful if swallowed | As above | Low |
| Iron 2 soln Irritant | As above |
