8 hours
This extended course focuses on how to identify hazards so that research personnel can more effectively plan to avoid incidents and accidents. It is intended for both new personnel to give them a firm starting basis for potential hazards and best practices and for experienced personnel to identify hazards often overlooked or ignored.
- Basic Principles Refresher – Flammability Basics
a. Flash point
b. Autoignition temperature
c. Flammability limits
d. Effects of temperature, pressure, and oxygen
e. Liquid classification
f. Grounding - Over-Pressure Hazards
a. Common causes
b. Methods for over-pressure protection
c. Vent systems - Over-Temperature and Heating Hazards
a. Common causes
b. Cooling systems issues
c. Protection methods
d. Problems with purchased and fabricated equipment - Plastic Hose Issues
a. Common failure modes
b. Specific problem areas - Pressure Gauges
- Leakage
a. Common causes
b. Leak testing
c. Avoiding leaks - Spills
a. Common causes
b. Spill protection - Glass Equipment
a. Guidelines for safe use - Pumps and Mixers
a. Common failure modes
b. Pump issues
c. Mixer issues - Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
a. Types of hazards
b. Common issues
c. Guidelines for effective installation - Gas Cylinders
a. Codes and standards
b. Storage
c. Guidelines for safe operation - Interlocks and Safety Systems
a. Common issues
b. Hierarchy of Protection
c. Guidelines for safe design and use - Hoods and Ventilated Enclosures
a. Common problem area
b. Guidelines for safe operation - Toxicity Overview
a. Exposure Paths
b. Hierarchy of protection
c. Controls
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