Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1982
Course Name
Water Industry Laboratory Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Vector Solutions
Primary Contact
Stephanie Tuton
Stephanie.Tuton@vectorsolutions.com
866-546-1212 Ext.
Website
Description
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories to include approximately 934,000 employees in 34,214 industrial, clinical, and academic laboratories. This course describes the requirements of the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, including the written chemical hygiene plan to will ensure employees are protected from all potentially hazardous chemicals in use in their work area(s)
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Chemical Hygiene Plan
* General Safe Work Practices
* Behavior and Cleanup
* Chemical Hazards
* Acids and Bases
* Flammables
* Reactives (Oxidizers)
* Cryogenic Chemicals
* Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
* Biological Hazards
* Biosafety Signs and Labels
* Radiation
* General Radiation Safety Practices
* Radiation Signs and Labels
* Other Hazards
* Glassware Handling
* Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Emergency Situations and Equipment
* Training
Target Audience
This course is intended for professional operators, technicians, and management personnel of water districts, agencies and organizations.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous