Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 7835/2019 de 05/09/2019
3 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP , Cód. 608010.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Students should be able to analyze and assess occupational health and safety risks in a laboratory environment, particularly chemical risks, as well as facility safety risks, and also be able to adopt the legally required or recommended measures for their control.
Program
1. Introduction
1.1 - Hazard and Risk
1.2 - Occupational Safety and Health
1.3 - Risk Categories - Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Ergonomic
1.4 - Effects of Exposure to Risks
2. Risk Management
2.1 - Domino Theory (Heinrich and the Theory of Accident Causality)
2.2 - Phases of Risk Management
2.2.1 - Risk Analysis
2.2.2 - Risk Assessment and Risk Matrix
2.2.3 - Risk Control
3. Good Laboratory Practices - Basic Standards
3.1 - Clothing and PPE
3.2 - Behavior
3.3 - Organization and Cleanliness
3.4 - Waste Management
3.5 - Work with Flames, Heat, Pressurized and Electrical Equipment
3.6 - Information Management: Safety Data Sheets and Labels
3.7 - Auxiliary Equipment
4. Personal Protective Equipment
4.1 Hierarchy of risk control measures: Collective protection versus individual protection
4.2 Characteristics of PPE, legislation, CE marking and PPE categories according to the level of protection required
4.3 Head protection
4.3.1 Typical injuries
4.3.2 Helmets. Structure and functions. Construction materials and instructions for use.
4.4 Eye protection
4.4.1 Characteristics and specifications of eye protectors
4.4.2 Eye protection in the laboratory. Glasses and barriers (Hotes). Contact lenses.
4.4.3 Work with compressed air
4.5 Ear protection
4.5.1 Sound Pressure Level. dB and dB(A) scale. Sound level meters.
4.5.2 Noise levels and effects.
4.5.3 Ear protection devices and selection criteria
4.6 Respiratory protection
4.6.1 Categories of respiratory protection devices (RPDs) by mode of operation. Filtering RPDs - positive pressure and negative pressure - and self-contained RPDs.
4.6.2 Self-filtering masks, half-masks and full-face masks
4.6.3 Particle filters. Protection levels based on legally stipulated emission limit values ??(ELVs)
4.6.3 Gas and vapor filters. Numerical and color codes based on the substances retained. Classes (retention capacity). Combined filters. Marking
4.6.4 Calculation of the Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) and the Necessary Protection Level (NPL) based on the ELV. Maximum concentration value
4.6.5 Self-contained self-contained self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). Criteria for use, advantages and disadvantages.
4.6.6 Simple or air-pumped non-autonomous insulating respirators. Criteria for use, advantages and disadvantages
4.7 Hand protection
4.7.1 Characteristics of gloves according to the type of risk. Classes.
4.7.2 Glove materials and chemical resistance
5 Exposure to Chemical Agents
5.1 REACH and CLP (CRE) Regulations
5.2 European Chemicals Agency - ECHA
5.3 Substance (stream), mixture and article, according to REACH
5.4 REACH regulation processes. SVHC substances
5.5 Competent national and supervisory authorities within the scope of REACH and CLP
5.6 CLP and the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
5.7 Legal obligations in the supply chain
5.7.1 Importers and manufacturers. Obligation to register and create Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical Safety Reports
5.7.2 Distributors. Information transfer upstream and downstream of the chain
5.7.3 Downstream Users. Formulators. Industrial users. Professional users. Transfer operators
5.8 Simple (SDS) and extended (Extended) Safety Data Sheets
5.8.1 Structure
5.8.2 Availability
5.8.3 Chemical Safety Assessment and Chemical Safety Reports. Exposure Scenarios. Operating Conditions and Risk Management Measures
5.8.4 Internal processing of an SDS or Extended Safety Data Sheet
5.9 Classification and Labeling MSDS and labels
5.9.1 Hazardous material classes according to CLP
5.9.2 Label elements. H, P and EUH phrases. Signal words. Supplementary information. Pictograms. UFI Codes (Unique Formula Identifier)
5.9.3 Harmonized toxicological notification
5.9.4 Methodologies for resolving conflicts in the classification of chemical products
5.10 Chemical risk assessment
5.10.1 Assessment of its necessity and aspects to be considered in its execution
5.10.2 Steps
5.10.3 Determination of the concentration of chemical agents. Colorimetric tubes. Accredited laboratories
5.10.4 Chemical agent assessment reports
5.10.5 Frequency of measurements
6 Storage of Hazardous Materials Mobile/Transitable Containers Relevant Standards
6.1 Quantities stored
6.2 Proper use of containers
6.3 Compatibility between classes of stored materials. Typical errors
6.4 Separation of chemical products. Retention trays and basins (adequate capacity and construction materials)
6.5 Construction materials of containers
6.6 Conservation of containers
6.6.1 General rules
6.6.2 Fire-resistant safety cabinets. Characteristics. REI classification (Euroclasses of fire resistance). Rules of use
6.7 Ventilation and Drainage
6.7.1 General dilution ventilation. Positive pressure environment and negative pressure environment
6.7.2 Localized exhaust, laminar flow chambers and hoods
6.8 Prefabricated containers. Characteristics
6.9 Work with flammable materials
6.10 ATEX environments
6.10.1 Categories of ATEX equipment
6.10.2 Classification of hazardous areas
6.11 Signage and rules for occupying storage space
6.12 Transfer
6.12.1 Associated risks
6.12.2 Preventive measures
6.12.3 Containment devices
Evaluation Methodology
1 - Continuous Assessment:
Written exam with access to printed material. Students who obtain a grade of 10 or higher are exempt from the exam and pass the course.
2 - Assessment by Exam (any time):
Written exam with access to printed material. Students who obtain a grade of 10 or higher pass the course.
Bibliography
- Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, . (0). Classificação, Embalagem e Rotulagem (CLP). Acedido em 2 de maio de 2022 em https://apambiente.pt/prevencao-e-gestao-de-riscos/classificacao-embalagem-e-rotulagem-clp
- Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, . (0). REACH. Acedido em 2 de maio de 2022 em https://apambiente.pt/prevencao-e-gestao-de-riscos/reach
- Carvalho, M. e Almeida, T. e Fernandes, A. e Marques, E. e Carneiro, L. (2016). Guia geral para a seleção de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPI). Lisboa: ACT
- Carvalho, M. e Almeida, T. e Fernandes, A. e Marques, E. e Carneiro, L. (2016). Guia geral para o controlo da exposição a agentes químicos. Lisboa: ACT
- Denios, . (0). 12 NORMAS BÁSICAS DE ARMAZENAMENTO DE SUBSTÂNCIAS QUÍMICAS. Acedido em 2 de maio de 2022 em https://www.denios.pt/empresa/revista-tecnica-da-denios/conhecimentos-sobre-armazenamento-de-produtos-quimicos/as-12-normas-de-armazenamento-de-substancias-quimicas
Teaching Method
Expository method, using real-world practical examples to demonstrate the content taught and promote discussion within the class.
Software used in class
Not applicable
