Learning objectives
At the end of the training, students should have acquired knowledge and skills related to biomedical lab risks (with special attention to bio- and chemical hazard)
Particularly, students should be able to:
1. Learn about prevention and protection systems in biomedical lab
2. Know chemical hazard classification and labelling in accordance with EU legislation REACH and CLP
3. How to use material safety data sheet (MSDS) and labelling
4. How to use Personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume cupboard for chemicals
5. Know the medical surveillance related to biomedical lab risk
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
• Risk assessment and risk related to biomedical lab
• Chemicals used in biomedical lab
• EU chemicals legislation REACH and CLP: label and material safety data sheet
• Prevention and protection systems
• Medical surveillance
Full programme
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Risk related to biomedical laboratories
• Prevention and protection systems
• Chemicals used in biomedical laboratories: handling, storage, stability /reactivity and disposal considerations
• EU chemicals legislation REACH and CLP: Labelling and Safety Data Sheet
• Fume Cupboard for chemicals
• Individual Protection Devices (DPI) for chemicals
• Medical surveillance
Bibliography
Criteri e strumenti per la valutazione e la gestione del rischio chimico negli ambienti di lavoro ai sensi del D.Lgs. n. 81/2008 e s.m.i., alla luce delle ricadute del Regolamento (CE) n. 1907/2006 (Registration Evaluation Authorisation Restriction of Chemicals - REACH), del Regolamento (CE) n. 1272/2008 (Classification Labelling Packaging - CLP) e del Regolamento (UE) n. 453/2010 (recante modifiche all’Allegato II del Regolamento CE 1907/2006 e concernente le disposizioni sulle schede di dati di sicurezza).
Teaching methods
Classroom lessons.
Slides, scripts and supporting materials will be provided to students at the end of the lessons. Slides are considered as an integral part of the teaching material.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam.
Students should be able to demonstrate how to manage risk in biomedical lab and how to use prevention and protection systems with special attention to personal protection equipment (PPE) and fume cupboard for chemicals.
Finally, they must demonstrate the ability to read and understand chemical risk communication according to EU legislation REACH and CLP.
Other information
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