Program Overview

Introduction to Nanomaterials: Laboratory Health and Safety Considerations

Course Overview

This course is aimed at faculty, research staff, technical officers, and postgraduate researchers working with nanomaterials as part of their role. The course provides information on statutory requirements and best practice when working with nanomaterials, as well as the practical aspects of working safely with nanomaterials in the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will have an understanding of the principles of nanomaterials safety, the risk factors to consider, and will be able to conduct risk assessments on the safe use of nanomaterials within the laboratory in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and best practice.

Course Content

• Exposure to Nanoparticles Risk Factors
  • High Risk Activities
  • Control Banding
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Reduction

Course Duration

The course duration is 50 minutes.

Recommended Course

It is recommended to complete the Risk Assessment Training course in conjunction with this training.

University College Dublin Colleges

List of Colleges

• UCD College of Arts and Humanities
• UCD College of Business
• UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
• UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences
• UCD College of Science
• UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Training and Upcoming Training

Available Training Courses

• Biosafety Training
• Chemical Safety Training
• Cryogenic Safety Training
• Fieldwork Safety Training
• Fire Extinguisher/ Fire Safety Course
• Fire Marshal Training
• First Aid Response Training Course
• First Aid Response Refresher Course
• Heartsaver CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training
• Ionising Radiation Safety
• Manual Handling
• Nanomaterials Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Induction Training