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Risk Assessment in the Chemistry Laboratory

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Learn how to carry out risk assessments in the chemistry laboratory.

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  • Module 1: Risk assessment in the laboratory

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  • Module 2: Identifying the hazards

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  • Module 3: Decide who might be harmed and how

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  • Module 4: Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

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  • Module 5: Record your findings and implement them

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  • Module 6: Review your assessment and update if necessary

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  • Module 7: Final learning assessment

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  • Module 8: Risk assessment overview

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  • Answers to final learning assessment risk assessment module 7

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