Course details

Lab Safety - International

This course describes common hazards associated with laboratory environments and introduces ways to control and limit chemical exposure. Ideal learners are any employee who works in a laboratory environment.

Course Overview

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

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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
Describe appropriate responses to various emergencies such as exposure, spills and fire
Identify proper handling, storage and disposal methods of hazardous chemicals