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.

This online Lab Safety – International course covers the following topics:

• Regulatory Requirements
• Routes of Exposure
• Chemical Hazards and Effects
• Chemical Information
• Detection and Control Methods
• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls and PPE
• Other Lab Hazards
• Cylinders
• Eectrical Hazards
• Ergonomics
• General Safety Rules
• Emergency Response
• Spills, Housekeeping and Disposal

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

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.