65410 Chemical Safety and Legislation

6cp; 3hpw
Requisite(s): 65201 Chemistry 2C OR 65022 Chemistry 2A OR 65212 Chemistry 2

This subject covers identification of laboratory hazards and prevention; roles of government organisations: Australian Safety and Compensation Council, WorkCover, Environmental Protection Authority, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme and Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; 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; NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations; safe storage of chemicals; safe handling of corrosives, oxidisers and explosives; class 6 poisons: scheduling, NSW Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act; compressed gases: classification, hazards, storage and safe handling; cryogens and safe handling; personal protective equipment: respiratory, eye, head and face, and hand protection; workplace atmospheric monitoring; waste: safe handling of chemical, biological and microbiological waste.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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