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Laboratory and Safety Management

Course Description: This course aims to equip students with the fundamental concepts of laboratory management and principles of safety and security. This is achieved by identifying various sources of hazards in laboratories and methods of prevention, in addition to safety procedures to be followed during work and before leaving the laboratory. The course also covers the basics of safe handling of different materials, protective measures within the biological laboratory, and the use of personal protective equipment. Furthermore, the course covers the study of symbols, signs, and colors used in laboratories and their meanings, types of fires and how to deal with them using fire extinguishers, in addition to methods for safe disposal of hazardous materials, and procedures for handling emergencies and providing first aid. The course also includes identifying chemical hazards and methods of prevention, while training students on preparing reports or brief research papers in the field of laboratory safety.

Credits: 1

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to enable students to:

Understanding biosafety and chemical safety concepts and their objectives.
Explanation of recording and technical documentation skills in the laboratory.
Using personal protective equipment and safety equipment in the laboratory.
Reading and Using Material Safety Data Sheets.
Designing computer programs to solve safety problems and reduce risks.
Use specialized scientific websites to obtain additional information and prepare presentations using PowerPoint.
Explanation of Symbols, Signs, and Colors and their Meanings in the Laboratory.
Developing application software to solve safety problems using modern technologies.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge & Understanding

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

To define the concepts of biosafety and chemical safety and their objectives.
To explain technical recording and documentation skills in the laboratory.

Second: Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Use personal protective equipment and safety gear inside the laboratory.
To read and design computer programs to solve safety problems and reduce risks.
To employ specialized electronic resources for information gathering and preparing scientific presentations.

Third: Values, Autonomy & Responsibility

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

To clarify the symbols, signs, and colors and their meanings in the laboratory, and to apply safety procedures responsibly.
To develop practical solutions for safety problems using modern technologies, while adhering to occupational safety and security procedures.

Additional information:

This course contributes to preparing students for the job market by providing them with essential knowledge and skills in occupational safety within laboratories. This qualifies them to work in educational and research laboratories, hospitals, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and quality control institutions. The course also develops skills in applying safety procedures, handling hazardous materials, risk management, and using personal protective equipment. Additionally, it enhances skills in utilizing modern technologies and preparing reports and scientific presentations, thereby increasing the graduate's readiness to work efficiently and safely in various professional environments.

Last updated: 2026-04-20