SCDV - 120. Laboratory Safety Seminar I

3 credit(s)
An interactive hybrid-online course, which serves to introduce topics in laboratory safety. Seminar discussions will require students to apply knowledge (based on required reading) to address a laboratory safety incident or laboratory situation connected to real world cases. Coursework will emphasize critical thinking, hazard identification, problem solving and regulatory compliance. A student presentation and/or project about a laboratory safety topic will be due at the end of the semester. This seminar will cover a broad range of introductory laboratory safety topics such as hazard analysis and risk assessment, hazard control, hazard communication, biosafety awareness, radiation safety awareness, chemical hazards and hygiene, flammability and fire safety, electrical safety, waste handling, regulations, laboratory security and emergency planning. Current events in laboratory safety will be presented throughout the course.

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