CHEM405C

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CHEM405C - Chemical Hygiene and Regulations

Chemistry and BiochemistryUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041948

Course Description

In this course we will examine the laws and regulations pertaining to chemical and other laboratory environments and learn how to implement safe chemical hygiene in the workplace. Several government entities (including OSHA, EPA, DEA, and DHS) regulate various aspects of safe chemical use. Employers and safety personnel in workplaces where chemicals are used must be aware of and comply with these safety requirements. We will discuss how to manage a laboratory environment to ensure legal compliance as well as protect employees, community, and the environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to take the Chemical Hygiene Officer certification exam.

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Enrollment Requirements

018609

Course Requisites

May be convened with

CHEM505C

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No