Requisite(s): 65201 Chemistry 2C OR 65022 Chemistry 2A
This subject cover the following topics: identification of laboratory hazards and prevention; roles of government organisations such as ASCC, WorkCover, EPA, NICNAS, APVMA; toxic effects of chemicals: carcinogens, mutagens and teratogens, sensitisers; exposure to chemicals, local and systemic reactions, acute and chronic toxicity; classification of dangerous goods: ADG class code and class labels; flammability limits: flammable liquids and solids; fire safety and fire prevention; precautionary labels and material safety data sheets; conducting risk assessments; Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001; safe storage of chemicals; safe handling of corrosives, oxidisers and explosives; Class 6 poisons: scheduling, NSW Poisons and TGA Acts; compressed gases: classification, hazards, storage and safe handling; cryogens and safe handling; personal protective equipment: respiratory, eye, head, face, and hand protection; workplace atmospheric monitoring; and waste: safe handling of chemical, biological, and microbiological waste.
Autumn semester, City campus