Hygiene and Safety in Laboratory

There is no recommended background knowledge.

Exposure by the teacher of contents related to the theoretical aspects of this curricular unit, as well as interactive theoretical-practical classes that aim not only to transmit knowledge, but also to understand, interpret and apply them in concrete situations.

With this training unit it is intended that the trainee is able to:

• Know and apply the fundamentals of hygiene and safety in the laboratory.

• Recognize the potential risks of using material and equipment in the laboratory.

• Store and safely handle chemical products and biological agents.

1. Fundamentals of hygiene and safety. Accidents at work. Factors that affect Health and Safety. 2. Workplace safety. Meaning and importance of prevention. Collective protection and individual protection. Assessment and prevention of risks in the workplace. Emergency procedures. 3. Basic rules and care in the laboratory. 4. Use of glassware and equipment. Physical and mechanical risks. Hazard labeling and symbols. 5. Storage and handling of chemicals. Flammable liquids. Toxic, corrosive products, with risk of explosion. Compressed gases. 6. Manipulation of biological agents. Risk assessment and prevention. Hygiene and personal protection measures. Containment measures. Transport and storage of biological agents. 7. Elimination of material and waste. Collection of biological waste. Solid and liquid chemical waste. Radioactive waste. Classification of solid waste. Waste labeling.

Trainees will be subject to summative assessment in which the final result will be defined on a scale of 0 and 20 values. The trainee who achieves at least a classification of 10 values in the total summative assessment components obtains approval in the training unit. The trainee's achievement results from a continuous summative assessment, taking into account the execution of interim assessments and also attendance, punctuality, behavior, relationship and performance i

Continuous evaluation

Test – 25%

Works– 70%

everything else – 5%

Students who do not obtain a minimum mark of 10 points in the total of the continuous summative assessment components are admitted to the exam. In any exam season, students are evaluated through a written test with a weight of 25%. In the calculation of the final grade, the remaining 75% correspond to the grade of the assignments (70%) and 5% for attendance, punctuality, behavior, relationship and performance in class.

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