SHM 327 - Research and Laboratory Safety

Description:
A comprehensive course that covers the safety and health regulations and practices pertaining to the laboratory and research industry. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Summer).

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
The student will be able to describe research and laboratory concerns associated with environmental compliance, health, and safety, including the OSHA Laboratory Standard. Topics will include: chemical fume hoods and biological safety cabinets, research animals, sterilization, cryogens, radiation, and emergency planning.		Students will complete an examination covering research and laboratory industry basics. The expected level of attainment for the outcome is at least 80% of the students meet or exceed expectations of an entry level safety professional (grade of 70% or greater).
The student will be able to identify and apply research and laboratory-related standards, regulations, and codes.		Students will develop the framework for a laboratory safety manual and identify sources of information. In this assignment, they will evaluate the hazards associated with the assigned laboratory environment, determine applicable federal OSHA standards, and complete the outline of a laboratory safety manual with regulatory citations. The course instructor will assess the assignment using a rubric. The expected level of attainment for the outcome is at least 80% of the students meet or exceed expectations of an entry level safety professional (grade of 70% or greater).
The student will be able to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices in the research and laboratory industry.		Students will create an introductory laboratory safety training based on an assigned laboratory environment, and include the recommended text for the training instructor. The course instructor will assess the assignment using a rubric. The expected level of attainment for the outcome is at least 80% of the students meet or exceed expectations of an entry level safety professional (grade of 70% or greater).
The student will be able to develop a lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for an assigned laboratory environment.		Students will develop a lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for a hypothetical laboratory environment. The course instructor will assess the assignment using a rubric. The expected level of attainment for the outcome is at least 80% of the students meet or exceed expectations of an entry level safety professional (grade of 70% or greater).
The student will be able to demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice in the research and laboratory safety and health discipline.		Students will complete a lab activity to develop an electronic emergency information poster and job hazard assessment for an assigned laboratory environment, including chemical, biological, and physical hazards. The course instructor will assess the activity using a performance assessment rubric. The expected level of attainment for the outcome is at least 80% of the students meet or exceed expectations of an entry level safety professional (grade of 70% or greater).