Laboratory Induction
Course Overview
Everyone has a responsibility to work safely in laboratories and every person should be able to make informed decisions based on sound risk management principles. This Laboratory Induction module focuses on different hazards in the laboratory which employees may encounter when working in such a risk environment.
Key Content- OHS Responsibilities & Obligations.
- Chemical Safety.
- Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods (and their classes).
- Drugs, Poisons & Controlled Substances.
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Labels & Chemical Storage (types of storage).
- Rules for Chemical Storage.
- Purchasing & Inventory (of Chemicals).
- Risk Assessment.
- Generation & Storage of Waste.
- Handling of Chemicals & Routes of Entry
- Expose & Injury to Eyes.
- Toxic Effects.
- Hazards to Pregnancy & the Reproductive System.
- Unattended Experiments.
- Housekeeping & Equipment Maintenance.
- Laboratory Equipment.
- Gas Cylinders.
- Cryogenic Materials & Cold Traps
- Working with Biological Material.
- Biosafety Approvals & Licensing.
- Working with Radioactive Materials.
- Spill Kits.
- First Aid, Safety Showers & Eye Wash.
- Incident Reporting.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:- Describe hazards and identify hazardous substances, dangerous good, drugs poisons and controlled substances that may potentially exist within laboratories.
- Explain the importance of conducting risk assessments.
- Explain how to use an MSDS and / or label to identify chemical hazards and correct storage of different types of chemicals to avoid hazardous outcomes.
- Correctly use and maintain all equipment within the laboratory, employ the appropriate PPE and explain why it is necessary to keep a safe and tidy work environment.