Laboratory Safety - Radiological Hazards
Learning objectives
- Outline your responsibilities, and those of your employer, for laboratory safety and identify the types of radiological hazards you may encounter while working in a lab
- Identify and provide examples of radiological hazard controls and safe work practices you may apply to protect yourself from hazardous exposures
- List your emergency preparedness responsibilities and outline the steps you should take to respond to hazardous spills, exposures, and other emergencies
Course overview
Laboratory Safety and Radiological Hazards addresses radiological hazards that can be part of any research and academic laboratory environment.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 36 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3585
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Identifying Radiological Hazards
- Working Safely
- Emergency Response
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and Personal Protective Equipment and 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z and Toxic and Hazardous Substances and 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z and Toxic and Hazardous Substances and 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories