Lab Safety

Course Description 

A laboratory safety program depends on the participation and cooperation from every employee.   This course describes common hazards in laboratory environments and introduces ways to control and limit chemical exposure. Ideal learners are any employees who work in a laboratory environment. 

Course Objectives  

• Identify the most common routes of chemical exposure in a laboratory setting.
• Identify common hazards found in the laboratory environment. 
•  Identify control methods that reduce chemical exposure.
• Recall general rules of lab safety.
• Know appropriate responses to emergencies such as exposure, spills, and fire.
• Identify proper handling, storage, and disposal methods of hazardous chemicals.

Course Duration

21 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None