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Laboratory Safety Orientation for Employees: Safety Hazards

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What you'll learn

Identify and implement safety measures when using autoclaves and sterilizers, emphasizing proper handling practices to prevent burns and cuts.
Demonstrate an understanding of the potential risks associated with centrifuges, including the importance of proper balancing, wait periods, and immediate cleanup in the event of spills or splashes.
Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogens, ensuring compliance with storage requirements, preventive measures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

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Description

This course delves into specific safety hazards prevalent in laboratory settings, focusing on autoclaves and sterilizers, centrifuges, compressed gases, and cryogens. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of preventive measures, personal protective equipment usage, and safety protocols necessary to navigate potential risks associated with handling hot sterilized items, operating centrifuges, managing compressed gases, and working with cryogenic substances. The course emphasizes adherence to established safety procedures and the importance of proper training to ensure a secure laboratory environment. Identify and implement safety measures when using autoclaves and sterilizers, emphasizing proper handling practices to prevent burns and cuts. Demonstrate an understanding of the potential risks associated with centrifuges, including the importance of proper balancing, wait periods, and immediate cleanup in the event of spills or splashes. Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogens, ensuring compliance with storage requirements, preventive measures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.


Course Objectives:

Identify and implement safety measures when using autoclaves and sterilizers, emphasizing proper handling practices to prevent burns and cuts.;Demonstrate an understanding of the potential risks associated with centrifuges, including the importance of proper balancing, wait periods, and immediate cleanup in the event of spills or splashes.;Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogens, ensuring compliance with storage requirements, preventive measures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.;;

Duration: 12 min.

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Safety Instruct

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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.

Laboratory Safety Orientation for Employees: Safety Hazards

Laboratory Safety Orientation for Employees: Safety Hazards
Laboratory Safety Orientation for Employees: Safety Hazards

This course delves into specific safety hazards prevalent in laboratory settings, focusing on autoclaves and sterilizers, centrifuges, compressed gases, and cryogens. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of preventive measures, personal protective equipment usage, and safety protocols necessary to navigate potential risks associated with handling hot sterilized items, operating centrifuges, managing compressed gases, and working with cryogenic substances. The course emphasizes adherence to established safety procedures and the importance of proper training to ensure a secure laboratory environment. Identify and implement safety measures when using autoclaves and sterilizers, emphasizing proper handling practices to prevent burns and cuts. Demonstrate an understanding of the potential risks associated with centrifuges, including the importance of proper balancing, wait periods, and immediate cleanup in the event of spills or splashes. Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogens, ensuring compliance with storage requirements, preventive measures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.


Course Objectives:

Identify and implement safety measures when using autoclaves and sterilizers, emphasizing proper handling practices to prevent burns and cuts.;Demonstrate an understanding of the potential risks associated with centrifuges, including the importance of proper balancing, wait periods, and immediate cleanup in the event of spills or splashes.;Recognize the hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogens, ensuring compliance with storage requirements, preventive measures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.;;

Duration: 12 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Laboratory Safety Orientation for Employees: Safety Hazards 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 12 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.