LABORATORY HAZARD DETERMINATION and RISK ASSESSMENT

4-Hour

AGENDA

Purpose: Control of chemical hazards in laboratories requires the recognition of hazards, the assessment of the risks associated with the hazards and the implementation of control measures to reduce the risks to an acceptable level. This implies that the laboratory has the staff capability to evaluate hazards, estimate risks and implement control measures. Once these task are accomplished, then the safety level must be maintained via inspections. This training program is designed to provide the knowledge and skill to perform these complex tasks effectively. Several specific methods of risk assessment will be reviewed. Participants will become more effective in implementing safety programs and help reduce the risk of injury or illness.

INTRODUCTION OF INSTRUCTOR & PARTICIPANTS

HAZARD ASSESSMENT

Definition of Hazards

Examination of Chemical Hazards

Examination of Laboratory Process Hazards

RISK ASSESSMENT

Definition of Risk

Risk Matrix

Examination of the Risk Associated with Common Laboratory Tasks

RISK REDUCTION METHODS

Examination of Methods to Reduce Risks

Examination of Methods to Control Risks

PROGRAMS OF RISK ASSESSMENT

        Examination of Several Risk Assessment Programs

Use of a Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool

LABRAT for Distillation

LABRAT for Hydrogenation

LABRAT for Microscale Synthesis

EVALUATION & CRITIQUE

End of Training