Learning how to identify common laboratory hazards is the first step to preventing accidents and injuries in the lab environment. This course covers the basic rules of lab safety, including OSHA regulations and sound safety practices, that will prepare you to recognize and avoid chemical exposures and other laboratory hazards. This course is suitable for both new employees and seasoned veterans.
Complete Your Orientation to Laboratory Safety Course Online
Our online Orientation to Laboratory Safety course has numerous benefits, including:
- 24/7 course access
- Log on and off as needed
- Work on your course anywhere with internet access
- Master lessons with the help of full-motion video and audio narration
- Allows up to 90 days to complete the course
Once you finish the course, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion. The Orientation to Laboratory Safety course takes less than an hour to complete.
About the Orientation to Laboratory Safety Course
The primary goal of this course is to teach you the basics of laboratory safety. You will learn about common hazards found in the lab environment and effective ways to prevent risks to your safety and health. After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the safety procedures that employees should follow when working in a laboratory
- Select and use the personal protective equipment lab employees should wear
- Label and store hazardous materials properly
- Follow appropriate procedures for cleaning up and disposing of chemical spills
Key topics covered in the course include:
- General lab safety rules, OSHA chemical regulations and health guidelines
- GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- Planning safe experiments
- Personal protective equipment
- Ventilation controls
- Chemical storage
- Accidents and emergencies
- Waste disposal
- And more
This course is appropriate for anyone who works in a lab environment.