LABORATORY SAFETY
OVERVIEW
This training program gives trainees a general understanding of basic principles
of safety in a laboratory setting.
OBJECTIVES
Part One: Hazards in the Laboratory
- Describe two broad categories of chemical hazards.
- Explain the difference between acute and chronic
health effects from chemical exposure.
- Describe the four routes of chemical exposure.
Part Two: Minimizing the Risks
- Describe four basic principles of safety in the
laboratory.
- Describe three main types of personal protective
equipment used in the laboratory.
Part Three: The OSHA Lab Standard
- State the primary requirement of the OSHA Lab
Standard and describe some methods of meeting that requirement.
- Describe the general requirements of the written
Chemical Hygiene Plan and explain some ways those requirements can be met.
Part Four: Chemical Hygiene Practices
- Describe some basic chemical hygiene practices
that will help minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals in the lab.
Part Five: Chemical Storage
- Describe some general guidelines for chemical
storage and list five classes of chemicals that should be considered for storage
purposes.
Part Six: Emergency!
- Explain some general procedures to follow in
the event of an emergency in the lab.
SUBJECTS
Hazards in the Laboratory
- Physical Hazards
- Health Hazards
- Routes of Exposure
Minimizing the Risks
- Four Basic Safety Principles
- Personal Protective Equipment
The OSHA Lab Standard
- General Requirements
- The Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Hygiene Practices
- Safety Awareness
- Minimizing Exposure
Chemical Storage
- General Storage Requirements
- Five Classes of Chemicals
Emergency!
- Emergency Response Plan
- Emergency Equipment/In Case of Exposure
