Ateneo - UPO

Introduction to the Module. Regulatory Background.
Definition of danger, risk, safety. Risks from laboratory activities. Possible causes of accidents in the laboratory.
Risk assessment.
Physical risk.
Chemical Risk. Safety in the use of compressed gases.
Biohazard.
DPI and DPC.
General rules of conduct.
of hazard communication tools: safety signs, labels, safety data sheets.
Transport of infectious substances.
Waste treatment.
Disinfection and sterilization. Injury. Guided tour teaching in AOU Maggiore and university laboratories UPO.

Safety Manual in -AIRESPSA Laboratories - ISPESL
DgLs 81/2008

The module aims to enable learning the principles that govern the personal safety of the worker and the environment through the knowledge of biological risks and not existing in a biomedical laboratory.

The student must be in possession of the information imparted during the course of business (A.O.U. Maggiore di Novara Charity) "Health and Safety in the workplace - 81/2008"

PowerPoint presentations, movies.

Oral examination. The student must demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge about the behavior to adopt in the workplace in order to safeguard their own and others' safety and the environment that surrounds it.

The course includes an introduction with reference to the regulatory hints, the definition of danger, of safety risk. Reference is made to the risks associated with laboratory activities and the Possible causes of accidents in the laboratory.
Extensive discussion on Physical Risk, Biological Risk e
Chemical Risk.
Definition of PPE and DPC and use in various work situations.
General rules of behavior.
Hazard communication tools: safety signs, safety data sheets.
Importance of Transport of Infected Substances and Correct
Waste treatment.
Importance of Disinfection and Sterilization and Washing of Hands

Ability to discriminate and identify the risks present in the workplace by connecting theory to practice. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge on the use of PPE and DPC in the practical field.
Knowledge and understanding of the preventive and protective measures to be taken in the workplace.