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May 10, 2024
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OHS 4300 - Laboratory Safety and Hygiene
Explores the administrative, regulatory, and technical aspects of safety and hygiene in laboratory research environments. Chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards are studied. Emphasis is placed on the OSHA Chemical Hygiene Standard, hazardous waste rules, radiation safety, biosafety, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, fumehoods and safety equipment, personal protective equipment, and wastes generated in the lab.
Requisites: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Ability to research and apply learning of new laboratory techinques to existing regulatory framework
- Describe the hazards of specific laboaratory types and techniques used in those settings
- Explain the laws and regulations that apply to research and industrial laboratories
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