TUTS4001 Safety Practicals (3 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
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This course develops the ability of Master’s students in safety technology to work responsibly in a technical laboratory environment.
Description
- Safety in technical laboratory environments
- Hazards and their control in laboratory work
- Risk identification and assessment in experimental activities
- Preparation and evaluation of safety plans and operating instructions
- Integrating safety into planning, decision‑making, and operational practice
- Responsible and systematic behaviour in laboratory settings
- Documentation and reporting of safety observations and analyses
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- analyse hazards related to laboratory operations and their interdependencies in a technical context
- prepare and evaluate a safety plan, taking into account responsibilities, control measures and operational objectives
- apply risk identification and assessment methods to experimental work
- prioritise safety considerations in situations involving risks to people, equipment or operational continuity
- act responsibly and systematically in laboratory situations and evaluate their own actions from a safety perspective
- report safety‑related observations, analyses, and conclusions justifiably and in a technically sound manner
Description of prerequisites
Mastery of the various areas of safety expertise (risk analysis, legislation, compliance, safety management, human factors).
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Study materials
Online learning materials provided for the implementation are available in Moodle. Any additional materials will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
From spring 2028 onwards. The course is completed through participation in contact teaching.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment criteria may include practical exercises, written assignments, project work, and exams. The assessment targets and their weightings will be specified in connection with the implementation.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish