Chemical Lab Safety for Teaching Assistants

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of essential policies and procedures for safe practices in chemistry laboratories. Designed for laboratory instructors, teaching assistants, and researchers, it emphasizes key aspects of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance through weekly readings, video discussions, demonstrations, and exercises. Topics include safety culture and incident prevention, emergency equipment, PPE, chemical labeling and storage, SDS and GHS standards, fire and spill response, hazardous waste management, EPA and RCRA regulations, and case studies.