Journals

1. The United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was developed to promote the sound management of chemicals. This is an agreed upon management approach, but regulatory authorities in countries adopting the GHS will implement the system according to their own regulatory processes. After reflecting on the aspects of chemical management that the GHS system covers, describe how you believe the GHS system will affect you or others in your field as your perform your various job functions.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

2. The Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published the Emergency Response Guidebook and has developed a free, mobile web app of the Emergency Response Guidebook (2016). Reflect on the information available in this guidebook or through the app and on the format in which it is presented. Which resource (hard copy or mobile app) would be a more effective tool for you in the workplace and why?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

3. Look around you, and find five examples of matter that you encounter every day. For each example, detail the physical state and whether it is a pure substance or a mixture. List one physical and one chemical property of each of the substances selected.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

4. While much of the chemistry you will be learning about in this class has not changed during the last 20 or more years (with the exception of some added elements), there is new chemical research and news happening all around you. What innovations in chemistry interest you the most? How has or will this innovation impact your life or community?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.