Abstract:

The continuous expansion of the cognitive-educational function and the improvement of the learning process, influenced by the introduction of modern technologies, enable educators to apply them in practise. The paper deals with the issue of health and safety in the extraction of organic compounds. The extraction of organic compounds is a common practise in school, laboratory, and industrial environments. However, it is often accompanied by various hazards for pupils, students, and employees, especially in connection with working with chemicals. Extraction as a chemical method allows the use of non-standard approaches, develops their independence, activity, initiative, creativity, and discovery. Our aim is to positively and continuously motivate the young generation, especially pre-service teachers, through examples of safe work.

The aim of the paper is to analyse and discuss the safety and protective measures that should be followed in the extraction of organic compounds. It is our intention to develop a modern and relevant teaching approach to subjects oriented to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance. We are dedicated to identifying potential risks and hazards associated with this activity, such as exposure of employees (teachers, students) to toxic substances and protection from them. The article aims to contribute to raising awareness of the risks associated with the extraction of organic compounds. Their role is to promote the implementation of appropriate OHS measures in both work and school environments. The intention is to provide teaching that contributes to solving current problems in the field of chemistry as well as the environment. It is a system for providing vocational education and training for future teachers that takes into account current societal issues with a focus on achieving sustainable development aims.

The article focuses on the methodology related to OHS and the measures that should be implemented to minimise the risks associated with the extraction of organic compounds. We include measures related to appropriate personal protective equipment, proper disposal or removal of waste substances, proper labelling and storage of chemicals, and training on safe extraction practises. The importance of applying innovative practises in education, in the light of current educational trends, lies in providing learners with knowledge and information that they can immediately apply to their further vocational training and practical life. This will include the incorporation of the principles of "green chemistry" and how to work in an "environmentally friendly" way in chemical laboratories, in extraction methods.

Within the article, we also analyse examples of best practices and recommendations in OHS that can be applied extracting of organic compounds. We discuss the benefits of these measures, such as improved working conditions, reduced risk of health problems for pupils, students, and employees, and minimal negative environmental impact. We aim is to positively and continuously motivate the young generation with examples of safe work. The results of this study will provide basic information and recommendations for pre-service teachers, as well as OHs professionals.
We assume that the content of the chemical education should follow the main features of the observance of the principles of safety with regard to health protection as well as the quality of the working and living environment.

Keywords:

OHS, organic chemistry, extraction of organic compounds, hazards, safety precaution, green chemistry, education.