RAMP: A Safety Tool for Chemists and Chemistry Students
David C. Finster
Abstract
RAMP is an acronym for the process “recognize hazards, assess risk, minimize risk, and prepare for emergencies”. This paper describes these four steps in the context of undergraduate instruction about chemical health and safety.
Topics & Concepts
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