Laboratories Handling Chemicals

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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.