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Autoclaves and Sterilizers: Risks and Exposures

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What you'll learn

Recognize and prevent potential exposures and burns caused by high heat and steam during autoclave operation.
Implement safety precautions to avoid fluid scalds and handle materials safely after autoclaving.
Understand the risks of explosions in autoclaves, identify contributing factors, and take steps to minimize the potential for explosion incidents.

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Description

This course focuses on autoclave safety and addresses potential exposures and hazards associated with autoclave operation. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate risks related to burns, steam burns, fluid scalds, and possible explosions when working with autoclaves. Safety measures and best practices will be emphasized throughout the training to ensure a secure work environment. Recognize and prevent potential exposures and burns caused by high heat and steam during autoclave operation. Implement safety precautions to avoid fluid scalds and handle materials safely after autoclaving. Understand the risks of explosions in autoclaves, identify contributing factors, and take steps to minimize the potential for explosion incidents.


Course Objectives:

Recognize and prevent potential exposures and burns caused by high heat and steam during autoclave operation.;Implement safety precautions to avoid fluid scalds and handle materials safely after autoclaving.;Understand the risks of explosions in autoclaves, identify contributing factors, and take steps to minimize the potential for explosion incidents.;;

Duration: 6 min.

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Safety Instruct

784 Courses

Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.

Autoclaves and Sterilizers: Risks and Exposures

Autoclaves and Sterilizers: Risks and Exposures
Autoclaves and Sterilizers: Risks and Exposures

This course focuses on autoclave safety and addresses potential exposures and hazards associated with autoclave operation. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate risks related to burns, steam burns, fluid scalds, and possible explosions when working with autoclaves. Safety measures and best practices will be emphasized throughout the training to ensure a secure work environment. Recognize and prevent potential exposures and burns caused by high heat and steam during autoclave operation. Implement safety precautions to avoid fluid scalds and handle materials safely after autoclaving. Understand the risks of explosions in autoclaves, identify contributing factors, and take steps to minimize the potential for explosion incidents.


Course Objectives:

Recognize and prevent potential exposures and burns caused by high heat and steam during autoclave operation.;Implement safety precautions to avoid fluid scalds and handle materials safely after autoclaving.;Understand the risks of explosions in autoclaves, identify contributing factors, and take steps to minimize the potential for explosion incidents.;;

Duration: 6 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Autoclaves and Sterilizers: Risks and Exposures training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 6 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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