10-007-108Hazardous Materials
Course Information
Description
This course surveys the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with handling chemicals, biohazards, and radioisotopes. Topics cover the regulations relating to flammable, reactive, corrosive and toxic substances. Students will practice handling real and simulated hazardous materials in the lab.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Perform a risk assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Classroom activity
    Criteria
    you identify risks and hazards in a workplace
    you identify methods to minimize risk in a workplace

  2. Examine the responsibilities for workplace safety in the United States
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Website review
    Criteria
    you describe the roles of the government, employers and workers in ensuring workplace safety
    you compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the CDC and OSHA in worker safety
    you explain the “Right-to-Know” Law

  3. Work safely with chemicals in the laboratory
    Assessment Strategies
    Classroom activities
    Laboratory report
    Criteria
    you discuss the consequences of chemical contamination
    you identify how to properly dispose of an unknown chemical
    you use safety data sheets to plan a laboratory activity
    you identify proper gloves to use for specific chemicals
    you identify chemically compatible equipment for various chemicals
    you properly use a fume hood

  4. Respond to emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    Laboratory demonstrations
    Classroom activities
    Exam
    Criteria
    you use a fire blanket, safety shower, eyewash station
    you identify the appropriate fire extinguisher to use and locate all extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations
    you create an evacuation plan
    you use a chemical spill kit to clean up a chemical spill

  5. Extend hazardous chemical practices to radioisotopes
    Assessment Strategies
    Laboratory activity
    Exam
    Assignments
    Case study
    Criteria
    you calculate physical half-life
    you track the spread of radioisotopes in a laboratory using case studies
    you employ time, distance and shielding to minimize exposure to radioisotopes in the laboratory
    you observe and monitor radiation in the laboratory