A basic knowledge of chemistry can help us understand the ways in which chemicals may cause harm, both to humans and the environment.
This introductory online training course will provide you with a basic understanding of some of the most common physico-chemical terms used in the prediction of likely exposure routes and hazardous effects.
Expanding your knowledge of chemistry will help you with the identification of structural alerts, the use of appropriate read across and mechanisms of action.
Over two hours, expert chemist and toxicologist Laura Robinson will teach you how to identify some important hazard properties, such as pH and its link with corrosivity, and important exposure routes, including the use of water solubility and Log Kow for predicting absorption, as well as environmental transport and fate.
A feature of this training course is that, due to a strict limit of 30 delegates, you are encouraged to 'raise your hand' and put questions – just as you would in a classroom environment.