Laboratory and Chemical Safety
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Course information
Learning outcomes
After the course student is able to
1. work safely in laboratory
2. choose proper personal protective equipment and use safety equipment in the laboratory
3. recognize possible risk factors in the laboratory work
4. handle laboratory waste in appropriate manner
Content
General overview in laboratory safety and chemical safety. Safe working methods, warning signs, safety data sheets, protective equipment and laboratory waste management. First aid after typical laboratory accidents.
Teacher
Antti Karttunen
Study material
Materials in the virtual laboratory
Workload
Independent study of course materials in a virtual laboratory and a digital exam.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Evaluation
Digital exam. The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Further information
Equivalences to other courses: Laboratory safety courses CHEM-E0111, CHEM-A1010 or CHEM-E0140
Online learning environment for the course
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Course registration
Registration for this course starts on 1.8.2025 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 30.6.2026 at 23.59
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This course is organized by the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
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