chemical safety

About:

The ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) is offering this 3.5-hour workshop primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students.

This workshop discusses the challenges of students making the transition to being independent researchers in academia. Topics discussed include: risk assessment of research projects, understanding the often confusing safety hierarchies of academic institutions, and graduate student-led Laboratory Safety Teams.

Workshop goals are to:

Secondary school educators or graduate students who manage chemical storerooms or teach with chemicals will find this course useful. Concepts of safe chemical management are highlighted using the RAMP (Recognize hazards, Assess the risks of the hazards, Minimize and manage the risks of the hazards, and Prepare for the unexpected and emergencies) risk management system in this 10-hour course.

Pricing: Free

About the course:

This LMS-compatible course is ideal for colleges and universities seeking to implement fundamental risk assessment skills through RAMP analyses for students entering research laboratories or taking on more responsibility in educational laboratories.

Pricing: Available for Institution Purchase

Location/Date: On-Demand Virtual

This LMS-compatible course is ideal for colleges and universities seeking to incorporate RAMP analyses into their safety instruction for general chemistry, providing essential safety concepts for students entering the lab.

Pricing: Available for Institution Purchase

Location/Date: On-Demand Virtual

Laboratory and pilot plant employees and those seeking to take the chemical hygiene officer certification exam will find this course helpful. Learn best practices to minimize personal injury, health impairment, property loss, regulatory fines, and liability in this two-day course.

Pricing: Starting USD 1,895.00

Dates: Mar 16 - Mar 17, 2024

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA