Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology
J Occup Health Epidemiol
Medical Sciences
http://johe.rums.ac.ir
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2252-0902
10.61186/johe
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2016
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Assessment of awareness and comprehension of chemical hazard symbols among chemistry students
Occupational Health
Original Article
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Background:</strong> Laboratory activities must be planned and organized carefully because of the danger they may cause. The purpose of this study was to assess students’ awareness and comprehension of chemical hazard warning signs at the Departments of Chemistry of Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> This descriptive study was carried out to assess students’ awareness and comprehension of chemical hazard warning signs. Data were collected from 175 students enrolled in Chemistry Laboratory Classes during the second semester of the year 2012-2013. The participants were selected randomly. The collected data was entered into SPSS software and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Results:</strong> The results of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents (81%; n = 143) were familiar with hazard signs of laboratory chemicals. After obtaining information on their level of awareness about potential hazards of laboratory chemicals, the respondents were also requested to match chemical properties with the corresponding labels or pictograms.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Conclusions<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> The results indicated that the students had a high level of familiarity and understanding of hazard warning signs. The study also surveyed the preferred labeling technique and revealed that the majority favored the use of both colors and signs. </span></p>
Chemical Hazard,Awareness,Comprehension,Chemistry,Students,
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http://johe.rums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-188-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Y
Mehrifar
ymehrifar@yahoo.com
2240031947532846003688
2240031947532846003688
No
Student Research Committee, School of Health Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
A
Eskandarnia
2240031947532846003689
2240031947532846003689
No
School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
H
Pirami
2240031947532846003690
2240031947532846003690
No
Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Tarbiat Modares University
H
Mardanparvar
h.mardanparvar@gmail.com
2240031947532846003691
2240031947532846003691
Yes
School of Nursing, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences