Laboratory Safety Orientation for Supervisors
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This is a crucial program designed for those overseeing laboratory environments, spanning various industries. Acknowledging the thrilling yet potentially hazardous nature of laboratories, the course delves into comprehensive safety measures, covering chemical, biological, physical, radioactive, and musculoskeletal risks. Participants will explore OSHA standards, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe workplace and the responsibility to educate employees on potential hazards. The course covers a range of topics, including the hierarchy of controls, chemical and biological hazards, physical hazards, and safety procedures. Understand the Hierarchy of Controls as a framework for managing laboratory hazards. Identify and manage chemical hazards, recognizing the potential risks associated with various substances. Evaluate and implement safety measures to mitigate biological hazards in laboratory settings. Recognize and address physical hazards to ensure a secure working environment. Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and contribute to the development of effective safety policies.
Course Objectives:
Understand the Hierarchy of Controls as a framework for managing laboratory hazards.;Identify and manage chemical hazards, recognizing the potential risks associated with various substances.;Evaluate and implement safety measures to mitigate biological hazards in laboratory settings.;Recognize and address physical hazards to ensure a secure working environment.;Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and contribute to the development of effective safety policies.
Duration: 90 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Laboratory Safety Orientation for Supervisors
This is a crucial program designed for those overseeing laboratory environments, spanning various industries. Acknowledging the thrilling yet potentially hazardous nature of laboratories, the course delves into comprehensive safety measures, covering chemical, biological, physical, radioactive, and musculoskeletal risks. Participants will explore OSHA standards, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe workplace and the responsibility to educate employees on potential hazards. The course covers a range of topics, including the hierarchy of controls, chemical and biological hazards, physical hazards, and safety procedures. Understand the Hierarchy of Controls as a framework for managing laboratory hazards. Identify and manage chemical hazards, recognizing the potential risks associated with various substances. Evaluate and implement safety measures to mitigate biological hazards in laboratory settings. Recognize and address physical hazards to ensure a secure working environment. Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and contribute to the development of effective safety policies.
Course Objectives:
Understand the Hierarchy of Controls as a framework for managing laboratory hazards.;Identify and manage chemical hazards, recognizing the potential risks associated with various substances.;Evaluate and implement safety measures to mitigate biological hazards in laboratory settings.;Recognize and address physical hazards to ensure a secure working environment.;Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards and contribute to the development of effective safety policies.
Duration: 90 min.