Centre for Stem Cell Research: Chemical Safety

Special

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.

• PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and technicians
• University staff
• Further details regarding OHSS’ eligibility criteria are available

• 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

Presentations

One session of two hours

As required