Open AccessScientific and Applied Activities for the ChemistryDepartment, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University to Enhance Security and Safety in 2017
Author(s) -
Emad Yousif,
Wedad H. AlDahhan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
oriental journal of physical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-799X
DOI - 10.13005/ojps03.02.10
Subject(s) - laboratory safety , work (physics) , engineering ethics , service (business) , science education , engineering management , engineering , sociology , chemistry , business , pedagogy , mechanical engineering , organic chemistry , marketing
Chemistry laboratories present more hazards than are typically found in other science laboratories. The Department of Chemistry at the College of Science at Al-Nahrain University aims to establish and develop the concepts of occupational safety and its embodiment through an applied reality aimed at making the work environment safe considering the development of scientific aspects and deepening the safety culture. 2017 was a year of achievements that can be summarized through major trends including the development of laboratory infrastructure, education of safety aspects, scientific support for Iraqi universities, community service in addition to the scientific research activity to teach the department on various safety topics.