Instructions
- This competence module includes six parts.
- Start by familiarizing the learning objectives.
- Then explore the theme via interactive slides.
- You can test you knowledge by answering the small exercises embedded in the slides.
Learning objectives
Recognizes the risk factors in laboratory work
- The health threatening influences, as well as the explosive and flammable properties of compounds
- Risk factors of the glassware and electrical equipment
Can work safely in a laboratory
- Can found out the risk factors involved in the work to be done
- Can protect themselves against the risk factors
- Knows how to follow safe working methods
- Knows how to act in laboratory accidents
Can handle and sort chemical waste (water solutions, organic solvents, solids) correct
Note
- This competence module offers only a general part for the orientation!
- In addition, you must always get familiar with our own student laboratory.
Acknowledgements
This competence module has been produced using a slide set prepared by Miia Mäntykangas and Kjell Knapas from University of Helsinki, Finland. They have prepared the material for the laboratory safety part included in the first year laboratory work course offered in the University of Helsinki.