Laboratory Safety (LAB-1.2)
Learning objectives
- Identify recommended emergency procedures
- Identify hazardous waste management procedures
- Identify hazard controls in the laboratory environment
- Identify biological hazards common to lab work
- Identify physical hazards common to lab work
- Identify chemical hazards common to lab work
Course overview
A lot of important scientific research and development is done in laboratories. The healthcare, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries, and many others, rely on lab results to create processes and products, and to save lives. However, there can be hazards to laboratory workers. This course will teach lab workers to identify common physical, chemical and biological laboratory hazards and related safe work practices. This course is designed for all laboratory workers operating in laboratories and/or research facilities.
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.
- 35 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 14051
English
Regulations
- OSH Act Section5(a)(1) General Duty Clause, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, 1910 Subpart Z, 1910.1000, 1200 a 1450