Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the use and management of hazardous chemical substances (HCS) at a chemistry department in a selected Higher Education Institution in Gauteng province. Method: A quantitative, baseline descriptive study was conducted using a structured survey che...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-198442016-04-16T04:08:56Z Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province Venter, Elana Hazardous chemical substances Chemistry department Laboratory; Hazard Risk Survey Higher education institution Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the use and management of hazardous chemical substances (HCS) at a chemistry department in a selected Higher Education Institution in Gauteng province. Method: A quantitative, baseline descriptive study was conducted using a structured survey checklist. The population consisted of the chemistry department. Other than purposive observation by the researcher, employees present during data collection were approached for further clarifying comment to survey questions. Results: It emerged that physical-, health- and environmental hazard classes of HCS were present; and that hazard types included flammable liquids, HCS with acute toxicity and carcinogenicity. Selected exposure control measures were lacking which created risks of fire and explosion. Conclusion: The study reflected the use and management of HCS, the actual and potential human exposure and the exposure control measures. Varying degrees of compliance were found, which, if attended to, should mitigate risks to health and safety. Health Studies 2016-01-08T14:06:26Z 2016-01-08T14:06:26Z 2015-02 Dissertation Venter, Elana (2015) Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19844> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19844 en |
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the use and management of hazardous chemical substances (HCS) at a chemistry department in a selected Higher Education Institution in Gauteng province.
Method: A quantitative, baseline descriptive study was conducted using a structured survey checklist. The population consisted of the chemistry department. Other than purposive observation by the researcher, employees present during data collection were approached for further clarifying comment to survey questions.
Results: It emerged that physical-, health- and environmental hazard classes of HCS were present; and that hazard types included flammable liquids, HCS with acute toxicity and carcinogenicity. Selected exposure control measures were lacking which created risks of fire and explosion.
Conclusion: The study reflected the use and management of HCS, the actual and potential human exposure and the exposure control measures. Varying degrees of compliance were found, which, if attended to, should mitigate risks to health and safety. === Health Studies |
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Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province |
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Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province |
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Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province |
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Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province |
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Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province |
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baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in gauteng province |
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Venter, Elana (2015) Baseline survey on the use and management of hazardous chemical substances at a chemistry department in a selected higher education institution in Gauteng province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19844> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19844 |
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