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Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Awareness
2 hours
| Target group: | All staff |
| Group size: | Maximum 20. Minimum numbers do apply. |
| Level 1 program: | All staff and post-graduate students |
| Schedule: |
| Date: | Thursday 24 May 2012 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Room 34, Building A, Level 1, Caulfield campus |
| Apply by: | Thursday17 May 2012 |
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| Schedule: |
| Date: | Friday 22 June 2012 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton |
| Apply by: | Friday 15 June 2012 |
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| Schedule: |
| Date: | Monday 24 September 2012 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton |
| Apply by: | Monday 17 September 2012 |
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| Cost: |
$45
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| Catering: | No catering provided |
| To apply: | On-line application form |
Overview
This course is for staff and students and their supervisors who use Hazardous Substances or Dangerous Goods (chemicals) in Laboratories, Studios and Workshops. It covers the safe use, storage and handling of Chemicals as well as the issues of waste and hazard control methods.
Intended Outcomes
Participant should understand the safe use, storage and handling of Chemicals as well as the issues of waste and hazard control methods. Participant should also understand the regulatory and university requirements of using chemicals.
Course Content
- Hazard and risk in the laboratory
- Regulation of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
- General rules in the laboratory
- Fire safety
- Gas safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Chemical spills
- Effects of certain chemicals
- Contact details for further information
Learning Approach
Lecture format reinforcing through the use of examples and discussion of local chemical Hazards and mitigation using Monash systems and the hierarchy of control.
Handouts and Materials
Using chemicals at Monash University
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