Laboratory Techniques, Safety at WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Student
- can name the essential legislation pertaining to laboratory work
- identifies the elements of biological, physical, chemical and mental danger
- should be able to ensure the safety of the client, her/himself, other personnel and the environment
- become familiar with the basic equipment used in laboratory work as well as their operation, use and quality assurance principles
- acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed in preparing laboratory pure water and handling reagents in laboratory work
- knows how to give first aid to the most common diseases and accidents to people of different ages

Content

- legislation, statutes and other norms
- laboratory work hazards and protection against them
- laboratory chemicals; handling and safety, warning labels and MSDS
- basic laboratory instruments
- laboratory pure water
- first aid basic course
- occupational safety card

Prerequisites

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