Course details
Laboratory Safety
Course Overview
To inform personnel working in non-production laboratories using small quantities of numerous kinds of hazardous materials of the general safety and health requirements developed specifically for work in these facilities.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of recognizing:
- The hazardous substances in your laboratory and the need to minimize exposure.
- The purpose of the Laboratory and Hazard Communication standards and their primary directives.
- Your employerÕs responsibility to provide you with information and training at the time of your initial assignment to a work area or a new exposure situation.
- Information that must be included in a Chemical Hygiene Plan and your employerÕs responsibility to communicate the location and availability of the plan.
- The various controls that protect laboratory personnel, including engineering, administrative, work practices, and personal protective equipment.
- Your employer's responsibilities and your rights relative to exposure monitoring, medical consultation and examinations, and records.
Topics Covered
- Introduction
- Hazards that Confront You
- Standards that Protect You
- Controls that Protect You
- Exposure Monitoring and You
This course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
