Learning objectives
At the end of the training, students should have acquired knowledge and skills related to biomedical lab risks (with special attention to 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
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. 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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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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