Description
More than 500,000 workers are employed in laboratories in the U.S. The laboratory environment can be a hazardous place to work. Laboratory work requires knowledge, skill, and attention to detail as workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Employees need to understand each hazard and take proper precautions to protect themselves and co-workers at all times. The purpose of this online laboratory safety training course is to teach employees lab safety requirements to ensure that they know how to prevent accidents, injuries, and illness on the job. By completing this course learners will be able to understand the Chemical Hygiene Plan, identify laboratory hazards, take proper precautions to protect themselves, and act effectively in an emergency.
