ONLINE CHEMISTRY COURSE (OLCC): CHEMICAL SAFETY: PROTECTING OURSELVES AND OUR ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Safety: Protecting Ourselves And Our Environment;
Course Outline (Fall 2004)

Calendar

Participating schools may need to adjust the schedule based on their institutional calendar. The course should start at the beginning of the fall 2004 semester or term. This will give your class three to four weeks to cover the introductory material.

Introduction to the course (Prior to Sept 12)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Overview of course content and schedule Orientation to course materials Students will become familiar with: OLCC-STU Majordomo Discussion List. Each student will need an e-mail account and become familiar with their school's e-mail system. Each student should send a message to OLCC-STU and introduce themselves giving a little background information. OLCC website (http://science.widener.edu/svb/olcc_safety/). Each student should be familiar with the course website and be able to retrieve papers and other information from this site. Web links to the texts and other resources Participating schools Course objectives and requirements	Paper 1 New Traditions in Laboratory Safety Gary Trammell University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL	Schools Eye Classroom Chemical Cleanup, Morning Edition, Thursday , January 22, 2004 PP Ch 1 Culture of Laboratory Safety

Introduction to safety (Sept 12 - 18)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Students need to order or download a free copy of Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories Vol. 1, 7th. Ed. American Chemical SocietyPresentation:	Paper 2 Basic Principles of Safety in Academic Laboratories Barbara L. Foster, West Virginia University, Morgantown WV	PP Ch 2 - Prudent Planning of Experiments

TOPIC I. How does a prudent person plan a laboratory experiment?

How are we exposed to chemicals?(Sept. 19 - 25)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Routes of exposure Nature of chemical hazards Reactivity, Corrosivity, Toxicity, Flammability Practical Toxicology: mechanisms of action	Paper 3 How are we exposed to Chemicals?, George Wahl, Jr., North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC	PP Ch 3 - Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks (pp 35 - 57) SACL 1 (pp 10 - 11)

How can we evaluate the hazards of the materials we work with? (Sept. 26 - Oct. 2)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
How can chemical harm us? (use of label, MSDS, LCSS, CLIPS and other sources) Review of procedures for handling chemicals	Paper 4 An Introduction to Toxicology Jay A. Young, chemical safety consultant.	PP Ch 3 - Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks (pp 31 - 35) SACL 1 (pp 12 - 16; Appendix 1)

Topics

Presentation

Reading

How can chemical harm us? (use of label, MSDS, LCSS, CLIPS and other sources)
Review of procedures for handling chemicals

An Introduction to Toxicology

PP Ch 3 - Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks (pp 31 - 35)

SACL 1 (pp 12 - 16; Appendix 1)

How do I use equipment properly?(Oct. 3 - 9)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
General procedures (including glassware) Special Situations Compressed gases Vacuum and reduced pressure Lab ergonomics Ventilation (building and hoods)	Paper 5 Laboratory Hardware and You: The Interface , John E. Pingel, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana IL	PP Ch 3 - Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks (pp 57 - 60) PP Ch 5 - Working with Chemicals (pp 104) PP Ch 6 - Working with Laboratory Equipment (pp 109 - 131) SACL 1 (pp 26 - 31)

TOPIC II. How does a prudent person manage chemicals and dispose of wastes to minimize risk from exposure to hazardous materials?

How do I handle and manage the chemicals needed for my project? (Oct. 10 - 16)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
General considerations Special Situations: Biohazards including bloodborne pathogens) Radioactivity and radiation hazards (ionizing radiation, lasers, uv) Flammables Highly reactive or explosive chemicals Storage and labeling of chemicals	Paper 6 From Cradle to Grave: How to Manage Chemicals in Between , Dawn Lee, SUNY College, Brockport NY	PP Ch 4 Management of Chemicals (pp 67 - 77) PP Ch 5 - Working with Chemicals (pp 81 - 104) SACL 1- (pp6 - 9)

How can I minimize generation of waste? (Oct. 17 - 23)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Source reduction Reagent substitution Green chemistry Microscale Scaleup of reactions	Paper 7 Origins, Current Status, and Future Challenges of Green ChemistryMary Kirchoff, ACS, formerly with the Green Chemistry Institute. Origins, Current Status, and Future Challenges of Green Chemistry, Paul T. Anastas and Mary M. Kirchhoff, Acc. Chem. Res. 2002, 35, 686-694. DOI: 10.1021/ar010065m. Additional Paper. "Green chemistry: A powerful approach to pollution prevention, waste minimization and hazard reduction" by Jim Hutchison, University of Oregon.	: PP Ch 4 Management of Chemicals (pp 64 - 67)

How do I handle the wastes generated in my project? (Oct. 24 - 30)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Recycling/reuse/ Treatment Disposal and recycling of wastes (philosophy and practice) Environmental regulations governing college laboratories Avoiding accidents Preventing contamination	Paper 8 Be careful what you call 'waste' Todd Houts University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia MO	PP Ch 7 Disposal of Waste PP Ch 9 Government Regulations (RCRA pp 206 - 209)

TOPIC III. How does a prudent person prevent or respond to an emergency in the laboratory?

How can I prevent accidents?(Oct. 31 - Nov. 6)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Safety training Personal Protective Equipment Legal aspects of laboratory safety Unattended operations and working alone Safety inspections	Paper 9 How Can I Prevent Laboratory Accidents?, Kathy Benedict, Pfizer Global Research and Development, Ann Arbor MI	PP Ch 5 - Working with Chemicals (pp 82 - 84) PP Ch 6 - Working with Laboratory Equipment (pp 131 - 137) SACL 1 (pp 3 - 4)

How do I respond to an emergency?(Nov. 7 - 13)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Fires and explosions Spills (incidental and large) Contaminated self and coworker Safety equipment Loss of services (water, electricity)	Paper 10 Laboratory Emergency Response: Preparing for common laboratory emergencies., Harry Elston, Editor, Chemical Health and Safety, Buffalo IL	PP Ch 5 - Working with Chemicals (pp 86 - 93) SACL 1- (pp 33 - 36)

What rules and regulations cover my work in the laboratory? (Nov. 14 - 20)

Topics	Presentation	Reading
Chemical Hygiene Plan OSHA DOT EPA State and local regulations	Paper 11 Managing Regulatory Compliance , Ralph Stuart, University of Vermont, Burlington VT.	PP Ch 6 - Working with Laboratory Equipment PP Ch 9 - OSHA I(pp 198 - 204) and OSHA II (pp 209 - 212)

Supplemental Papers

Safety Issues Related to Microwave-Enhanced Chemistry by Barbara L. Foster, West Virginia University, Morgantown WV

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Chemical Safety: Protecting Ourselves And Our Environment; Course Outline (Fall 2004)