Learning objectives
At the end of the course students should have:
- acquired the capability to evaluate the potential risk of a chemical process carried out an a small scale (grams) and to be able to organize the working place in a safe manner.
- acquired le knowledge on the reference lows listed in the program.
Prerequisites
Good qualification in chemistry. All participants should have complied with the education on safety in agreement with the D. Lgs.81/08.
Course unit content
Recall on classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) of chemicals, inflammability, extinguishers, incompatible chemicals, handling of peroxide-forming compounds and solvents. Reactions carried out at height temperature and pressure. Reagents cupboard management and organization. Outlines of toxicology. General criteria for waste management, decontamination. Critical review of the chemistry topics of D. Lgs. 152/06, D. Lgs. 81/08, D.Lgs.105/15.Operative models for chemical risk assessment.
Full programme
The course is organized in two strictly connected parts; the first part is propedeutical for the second part. First part: refer to the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of chemicals, flammable limits fire triangle, extinguishers, explosive atmospheres, exposure limits (TLV, TLV-TWA, TLV-STEL, TLV-C), general criteria for the incompatibility of chemicals, management of peroxide-forming solvents, peroxide tests, peroxide reduction. Waste management, decontamination procedures. Second part: D. Lgs. 81/08, part IX with annex; D.Lgs. 152/06: parts III and V with annex; D. Lgs. 105/15 (Seveso III).
Bibliography
The teaching material used during the lessons will be provided to the students
Teaching methods
24 h of frontal lectures The teaching activities will be conducted through lectures accompanied by the projection of slides, together with exercises and guided practice. The slides used to support the lessons will be loaded at the beginning of the course on the Elly platform. To download the slides it is necessary to register for the online course. The slides are considered an integral part of the teaching material. Non-attending students are reminded to check the available teaching materials and the indications provided by the teacher through the Elly platform. Classroom exercises will be carried out on the main databases
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam consisting of 22 closed-ended questions; 1.5 points are awarded to each correct answer, while 0.5 points are awarded for each blank answer. Honors will be assigned for scores higher than 30/30.
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