Statement of participation
Abhijeet Balapure
has completed the free course including any mandatory tests for:
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
This 1-hour free course on risk assessment for field and laboratory research
covered basic safety procedures, common hazards and legal requirements.
Issue date: 25 November 2024
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This statement does not imply the award of credit points nor the conferment of a University Qualification.
This statement confirms that this free course and all mandatory tests were passed by the learner.
Please go to the course on OpenLearn for full details:
[Link] COURSE CODE: STM895_2
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Health and safety in the laboratory and field
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Course summary
Completed study
Health, safety and risk assessment are of
The learner has completed the following:
paramount importance both in the laboratory
and the field. This free course, Health and Section 1
safety in the laboratory and field, will help make
you more aware of the hazards and risks Overview
involved wherever you undertake your research,
as well as giving you an overview of the legal
requirements attached to this work. The course
discusses issues involved in the handling of
chemical and biological agents, basic safety
procedures and common field-work hazards.
Learning outcomes
By completing this course, the learner should be
able to:
understand the legal framework of the Health
and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and
Regulations associated with it
understand the employers’, employees’ and
visitors’ duties
evaluate hazards and risks in order to carry
out a risk assessment
understand the legal requirement to report
any accident or dangerous occurrence
develop risk assessments for scientific
laboratories that use chemicals or biological
organisms or both.
[Link] COURSE CODE: STM895_2
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