Chemical Safety
Description
A safety course for anyone either directly working with chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with chemicals including PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and technicians.
Target audience
- PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and Technicians
- Further details regarding OHSS’ eligibility criteria are available
Topics covered
- Brief introduction to some of the relevant legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR
- Risk assessment of hazardous and dangerous chemicals, including chemical hazard identification and using the University Risk Assessment Form for chemicals
- Risk control - the safe use of chemicals, including hierarchy of control and in particular…, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), general workplace issues, and storage
- Hazardous chemical waste
Format
Presentations
Charging
College staff are charged £28 per participant, see charging for further information.
Duration
One session of three hours
Frequency
A number of times per year
Theme
Chemical Safety
Events available