Basic Information On Laboratory Safety (chemistry, microbiology and biology)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Aim of the course is to provide general information on principles, rules and laws in laboratory safety and waste management.
A brief course on Basic Life Support and Defibrillation will be provided
A brief course on Basic Life Support and Defibrillation will be provided
Expected learning outcomes
Being aware of aims and knowing legislation, students will be able to understand and implement procedures on safety and waste management. They will have knowledge that will make them supportive in emergency management.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Safety rules - Current law. Safety in chemical and microbiological laboratories.
Waste Management - Regulations. Waste classification, storage, and disposal.
Radioprotection -
Ionizing radiations: interaction with mater.
Using radioisotopes: rules, safety, waste management.
Basic Life Support - short Basic Life Support (BLS) concepts and training.
Toxicological emergency
Waste Management - Regulations. Waste classification, storage, and disposal.
Radioprotection -
Ionizing radiations: interaction with mater.
Using radioisotopes: rules, safety, waste management.
Basic Life Support - short Basic Life Support (BLS) concepts and training.
Toxicological emergency
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and practical exercises. The use of multimedia tools and analysis of documents will be implemented
Teaching Resources
References will be provided at lessons and on the Ariel platform
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test. The aim is to assess students' knowledge of the theoretical concepts and application of norms and procedures of prevention, safety, and first aid in the working environment. Students will answer four open questions each will be evaluated and the final marks calculated as the mean. In order to pass the exam every answer must reach a sufficient mark (not Less than 18/30)
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
On appointment
Via Trentacoste 2 V piano 20134 Milano