Safe Laboratory Practice

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• To provide knowledge on a proper method for laboratory chemical handling, storage and labeling.
• To provide understanding on health effect due to exposure to chemicals
• To provide knowledge on the required protective measures for chemical handling (such as PPE)
• To provide knowledge on chemical emergency response plan.

Target Audience

For those who related

Methodology

Non

Course Modules

MODULE 1: CHEMICAL

• Introduction to Chemical
• Forms & Categories of Chemical
• Hazardous Chemical
• Cradle to Grave Concept
• Chemical Classification Requirements
• Chemical Packaging Requirements
• Chemical Labelling Requirements

MODULE 2 : SDS UNDERSTANDING

• Overview of Safety Data Sheet
• Content of Safety Data Sheet
• Term Commonly Used in SDS

MODULE 3: CHEMICAL HEALTH HAZARD

• Chemical Route of Entry
• Acute & Chronic Health Effect
• Dermatitis
• Respiratory Sensitization
• Carcinogenic, Mutagenic & Teratogenic

MODULE 4: EXPOSURE CONTROL

• Chemical Exposure Limits
• Hierarchy of Control
• Engineering Control
• Administrative Control
• Personal protective Equipment

MODULE 5: SAFE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF CHEMICALS

• Chemical Storage Requirements
• Incompatible Chemicals
• Chemical Handling Requirements

MODULE 6 : CHEMISTRY LABAROTARY SAFETY

General Laboratory Safety Principles

• Attitude and Responsibility:
• Emergency Preparedness:
• Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP):
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Specific Safety Practices

• Chemical Safety
• Biological Safety (Biosafety):
• Radiation Safety:
• Electrical Safety:
• Fire Safety:
• Mechanical Safety:
• Cryogenic Safety:

Training and Documentation

• Initial and Ongoing Training:
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Audits and Inspections:

Lab Specific Considerations

• Tailoring Safety Practices:
• Risk Assessment and Management:

MODULE 7: EMERGENCY HANDLING

• Chemical Spillage
• Chemical Fire
• First Aid for Chemical Emergency
• Practical : Handling Spillage Control