Target Audience
Training Format
Level of Training
The purpose of this course is to offer education on chemical safety concepts for undergraduate students. The course is organized around the R.A.M.P. chemical safety concept - Recognize hazards, Assess the risks from the hazards, Minimize and manage the risks, and Prepare for the unexpected and emergencies.
What You Will Learn
- Describe the components and tools of a strong safety culture;
- Apply the principles of RAMP to laboratory operations;
- Identify methods to minimize hazards and risks in the laboratory; and
- Outline processes needed to plan for emergencies.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for an undergraduate student with at least two semesters of general chemistry with lab and one semester of organic chemistry with lab. Advanced enrichments are provided as extensions for more mature learners but these will not be assessed.
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Owner Organization
American Chemical Society (ACS)