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Laboratory Safety
 
Chemical Safety - Part A
Designed for
  ALL research students doing laboratory work.
It is COMPULSORY for the above students to pass the safety examination; therefore this safety module is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Objectives
  At the end of the session, the participant should be able to:
  • Know how to safely store different classes of chemicals
  • Dispose chemical waste safely and comply with legislation
  • Know how to deal with chemical spillage

  • Structure
      1.5-hour illustrated presentation

    Brief Description
     
  • Introduction to legislation in Hong Kong on the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • Chemical storage, waste disposal procedures and chemical spillage control procedure

  • Schedule
    Group 1 (English)   Group 2 (Cantonese)
    Date 2 Sept 2011, Fri   Date 16 Sept 2011, Fri
    Time 11:10 am - 12:40 pm   Time 7:10 pm - 8:40 pm
    Venue Room 804, William Mong Engineering Building   Venue Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building
             
    Group 3 (Putonghua)   Group 4 (Cantonese)
    Date 4 Oct 2011, Tue   Date 20 Oct 2011, Thu
    Time 11:10 am - 12:40 pm   Time 11:10 am - 12:40 pm
    Venue Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building   Venue Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building
             
    Group 5 (Putonghua)   Group 6 (English)
    Date 3 Nov 2011, Thu   Date 17 Jan 2012, Tue
    Time 11:10 am - 12:40 pm   Time 11:10 am - 12:40 pm
    Venue Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building   Venue Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building

    Places in each group is strictly limited to 40, please register early to secure your seat.

    Remarks:
    1) Please click here for examination details. Students failed in the examination are required to re-sit in the very next session.
    2) Exemptions: Should you believe that any subject is not relevant, you may apply in writing giving reasons to the Director, Unversity Safety & Environment Office for exemptions.
    3) The lab safety manual and safety policy is accessible via Intranet: www.cuhk.edu.hk/useo/safety
    4) Summer safety training courses for undergraduate students are simplified versions of the proper safety courses to prepare students for their final year projects. These summer trainings are not eligible qualifications to apply for exemption from safety examination for postgraduate student.




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