Laboratories and Practical Courses: Working Safely
Emergency Numbers
Emergency number (fire department, medical emergencies)
112
Threat situations (police)
110
In case of intoxication (Giftinformationszentrum-Nord, GIZ-Nord)
0551 – 19240
Servicepoint Campus Wechloy
-2140
Safety officer of the Institute of Chemistry
Burghard Stigge
-3702
Laboratory coats for safe work in the lab can be obtained through the Chemistry Student Union, while protective goggles and acid-resistant gloves can be acquired through the supply depot.
For further information, please visit the Chemistry Student Council’s website: Laboratory Equipment.
Laboratories and Practical Courses: Working Safely
Ensuring safety in a chemical laboratory, which includes the practical laboratory courses integrated into the study programmes, requires knowledge and competencies in safety procedures:
- Access permissions, appropriate attire, and personal protective equipment, as well as conduct and activities within laboratory spaces,
- Hands-on laboratory work (such as handling laboratory glassware, using coolers, and working with gases),
- Handling and use of chemicals,
- Classification and labelling of chemical substances,
- Understanding hazard and safety instructions,
- Awareness of fire and explosion risks,
- Knowledge of toxicology,
- Protocols to follow in case of accidents, etc.
The safety awareness among staff in the chemistry field, alongside the knowledge and skills acquired in this domain, appropriate conduct and exemplary behaviour are fundamental aspects of professional ethics.
Safety Measures for Laboratory Work
- Institute-specific Laboratory Regulations (currently undergoing revision)
- „Safety and Health in Chemical University Practical Work: Basic Knowledge for Students“ provided by the DGUV (German Statuary Accident Insurance, Umbrella Association)
- Access to the „Dangerous Chemical Recations” database, with brief instructions are available here
- Pregnant and breastfeeding students are encouraged to register their status via Stud.IP to ensure optimal health protection. More details are available under: Maternity Protection for Students
Practical Sessions
In addition to the aforementioned safety measures, safety briefings are conducted at the beginning of practical sessions. Students are required to familiarise themselves with safety regulations or attend safety briefings before commencing practical work. Further information, including safety briefing schedules, will be communicated to students via Stud.IP.
Additional Contacts and Resources
- Safety officers at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
- Current updates from the Department of Occupational Safety, Health Protection, Biological Safety, and Radiation Protection at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
- Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- For the latest regulations, rules, information, and guidelinesfrom DGUV, please refer to this link or the DGUV Publications Database.