Program Overview

Safe Chemical Handling (SO2032)

Purpose

To provide individuals in a research environment knowledge on using a chemical’s properties to understand what harm it may cause and how it may cause harm. With this information, the individual will then be able to implement appropriate controls to reduce any risk of harm that exists.

Who should take this course?

Any individual that needs to work with chemicals in a research environment.

Duration

1 hour

Training content

By the end of this training module you will be able to:

• Recognize which chemical properties are important to understand before using a chemical
• Use knowledge of these chemical properties to predict what conditions to avoid
• Identify the factors in a work process that contribute to chemical exposure
• Utilize the General Laboratory Assessment worksheet to guide assessing risk in a research setting

Training Details

The training module is designed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle chemicals safely in a research environment. The module covers the importance of understanding chemical properties, predicting potential hazards, and implementing controls to minimize risks.

University Context

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.