This comprehensive course provides an in-depth look at the fundamentals of lab safety and effective lab safety programs. It provides participants with an overview of laboratory hazards, regulatory requirements and preventive measures. You will learn to identify and manage common laboratory hazards, many of which you may never have considered. Topics include: chemical and biological hazards, electrical, emergency preparedness, fire control, handling glassware, hazardous material storage, hazardous waste management, legal aspects, OSHA Lab Standard, safety program planning, personal protective equipment, and ventilation.
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Lab Managers, Technicians & Personnel, Supervisors, Environmental, Health & Safety Personnel & Professionals, Chemical Engineers & Technicians, Researchers, Risk Managers, Operations Managers, those responsible for ensuring that the lab is in compliance with EPA and local hazardous waste regulations Environmental, Line Managers who have been assigned responsibilities of safety management system & in training employees in safety rules.