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Responsible conduct in chemical safety and security practices and its development in Malaysia


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Lee, Hooi Ling and Abdul Wahab, Mohd Firdaus and Goh, Choo Ta and Chau, De Ming (2018) Responsible conduct in chemical safety and security practices and its development in Malaysia. In: Responsible Conduct in Chemistry Research and Practice: Global Perspectives. American Chemical Society, United States, 171 - 189. ISBN 9780841233072

Abstract

The Malaysian economy has expanded rapidly since its independence in 1957, spurring the growth of the chemical-related industries, and the research and development activities. In view of this, it is essential to have the educational tools, guidance and best chemical practices in the chemical safety and security management. This chapter provides an overview of the responsible conducts in chemical practices in Malaysia, which covers four major topics: (1) chemical safety at the workplace; (2) chemical security in Malaysia; (3) responsible conduct of research, and finally (4) chemical safety education at Malaysian higher education institutions. Each topic comprehensively discusses various aspects of chemical safety and security, and the good practices, to reflect on the implementation and enforcement mechanisms in Malaysia. This chapter was written in a simple manner for easy understanding and hence, is suitable for chemistry practitioners at all levels, especially those interested in chemical safety and security practices and its development in Malaysia.


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Item Type: Book Section
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1288.ch012
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Keywords: Malaysia economy; Chemical safety
Depositing User: Azhar Abdul Rahman
Date Deposited: 02 Jan 2021 23:48
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2021 23:48
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/71782
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