Safety in the laboratory, workshop and on sea and land expeditions.
About the course
Course for UiT employees and students who, based on risk assessment, must have documented safety training.
HSE and emergency preparedness:
- Systematic HSE work - your obligations and responsibilities in the work
- Why and how to report HSE nonconformity, injuries and accidents?
- Emergency preparedness in the event of accidents
- How am I insured?
Risk assessment:
- Risk assessment covering Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and UiT's methods for risk assessment
Protective equipment:
- Regulations, duties of the employer and employees, risk assessments, technical measures and personal protective equipment and its use
Chemical safety:
- Risk assessment and preventive measures, laboratory safety, handling of chemicals and chemical waste. Practical use of the chemical database.
Hazardous waste:
- Definition of hazardous waste and handling of different categories of hazardous waste.
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian and EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Off campus exam |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
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