Course Duration: 30 hours
Target Audience: Undergraduate science students, laboratory assistants, and early-career researchers
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of general chemistry

Course Description:

This course provides comprehensive training in the principles, practices, and regulations essential for ensuring safety and security in chemical laboratories. It is designed to prepare students and laboratory personnel to work confidently and responsibly with hazardous substances, laboratory equipment, and emergency procedures.

Students will learn to recognize potential hazards, implement preventive measures, respond effectively to accidents, and uphold a secure and ethical laboratory environment. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations and case-based discussions.

Goals and Objectives of the Course:

1) Introduce students to Good laboratory Practices.

2) Safety Awareness in Chemical Laboratory.

3) Improve safety culture in Laboratory.

4) Understand the roles of safety documentation such as MSDS/SDS, SOPs, and institutional safety policies.

5) Apply best practices for the handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

6) Having confidence in scientific procedures.