(University of Bath)

Available in Windows and Web/Intranet Versions ISBN: 1 84211 016 0
Programmed by: Mandy Gilbert
Subject specialist: Dr. Steve Moss

The package covers basic laboratory safety, without examining specific hazards. It is appropriate for first year students to study before attending any practical classes and as a refresher for older students. It includes safety signs, basic first aid in the laboratory and the handling of equipment. A section on fire is also presented, illustrating how fire arises, how it may be prevented and what to do should a fire arise.

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A screen from one of the modules

The package introduces the student to the basic aspects of laboratory safety.

Contents

  1. Introductory Topics
    • Personal Code of Safety
    • Safety Signs and Colours
    • Handling Glassware
    • Dispensing Liquids
    • First Aid: Introduction, Cardiac Massage and Artificial Respiration
    • First Aid: Wounds, Dressings and Fractures
    • First Aid: Electric Shock, Wound Shock and Unconsciousness
    • First Aid: Burns and Poisoning
  2. Handling General Equipment
    • Autoclaves
    • Centrifuges
    • Heating Baths
    • Compressed Gases
  3. Fire Safety
    • The Theory of Fire
    • Fire Prevention
    • Extinguishing Fires


Hardware and Software Requirements

Windows Version
 The package is supplied on a CD-ROM Installation Disc and can be installed to a local hard disc or network drive. The minimum requirement is a PC with 100MHz Pentium processor , 8Mb of RAM and a VGA monitor capable of displaying 16-bit color (65, 536 colors) at 640 x 480 resolution. The program is 32-bit and is compatible with Windows 95, 98 and NT.
Web Version
The package is supplied on a CD-ROM Installation Disc for installation to a web server. The software runs on PC clients only. The minimum requirement is a 200MHz Pentium processor with 32Mb of RAM and a Super VGA monitor capable of displaying 16-bit color (65,536 colors) at 800 x 600 resolution. The program is compatible with both Netscape Navigator 4.x and Internet Explorer 4 or better and requires Java and Javascript to be enabled on browsers.