Laboratories Handling Chemicals

Module 1: Introduction to Chemical Safety

• Scope, Objective, & Chemical Life Cycle
• Legislation & Chemical Managemaent
• Consequences of Poor Management

Module 2: Risk Management

• Risk Reduction & Procurement
• Inventory Tracking & Hazard Communication
• Risk Assessment & Management of Change

Module 3: Risk Control Measures

• Storage, Transfer & Usage
• Waste Disposal & Exposure Monitoring

Module 4: Emergency Response

• Response Plan & Evacuation
• Spill Control, Decontamination & First Aid

Module 5: Laboratory Safety Design

Module 6: WSH Inspection Checklist

Module 7: Planning for New Experiments

• Understand the laboratory chemical life cycle, from procurement to disposal, and the importance of managing hazardous chemicals at each stage.
• Learn the relevant legislation on hazardous chemicals and the consequences of poor chemical management in laboratory settings.
• Gain insights into risk management for laboratories handling chemicals, including reducing risks at the source and establishing a chemical inventory tracking system.
• Understand the key considerations during chemical procurement and hazard communication, ensuring safety in the laboratory.
• Implement laboratory risk assessments and manage risks effectively with a focus on safety and ongoing management of change.
• Explore chemical storage, transfer, and usage procedures to prevent accidents and maintain a safe working environment.
• Learn the best practices for chemical waste disposal, exposure monitoring, and medical surveillance to safeguard workers.
• Understand emergency response measures for chemical incidents, including evacuation plans, spill control, decontamination, firefighting, and first aid.
• Ensure laboratory safety and health through proper design, implementation of a WSH inspection checklist, and safety planning for new chemical experiments.