Risk Assessment and Laboratory Safety
About This Course
1. Understand the relevant legislations like Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)
2. Understand the fundamentals of chemical, biological, electrical and fire safety
3. Understand good practices in maintenance and storage of equipment in the labs or facilities (calibration, maintenance records, wiring, SOPs)
4. Identify potential hazards in a laboratory setting and explain how to prevent them from causing harm to personnel or the environment, with a focus on sustainability
5. List out details neded in Risk Assessment (AHR); Aspect / Hazard Identification, Impact / Risk Evaluation and Impact / Risk Control
5. Draft a proper risk assessment through forming a team and covers details related to laboratory's activities using MOM's Template
6. Apply standard safety procedures and best practices for handling hazardous materials, conducting experiments, and operating equipment, with a focus on reducing waste and energy consumption, and integrating sustainable practices into laboratory processes.
What You'll Learn
Participants will learn about the different types of risks that can be associated with laboratory activities, including chemical, biological, electrical, and physical hazards. They will also learn how to identify potential hazards and assess risks using standard MOM template
Participants will explore sustainable risk management strategies, including the use of sustainable materials, and waste management techniques. Students will learn about the importance of minimizing the environmental impact of laboratory activities and how to implement sustainable practices in their own work.
Details such as Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), basic fire and electrical safety precautions, good practices in maintenance and storage of electrical equipment, SOPs in handling and storage of chemicals and lastly, drafting of proper risk assessment (AHR) to document the necessary details for ensuring smooth and safe operations of laboratories will be well covered too.
Entry Requirements
Proficiency in English