Lab Safety – Chemical Hygiene

This 4-hour training provides essential knowledge on chemical hygiene and industrial hygiene practices for laboratory and industrial settings. Participants will learn safe handling, storage, and exposure control of chemicals, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and promoting a safe work environment.

Lab Safety Basics:
Overview of chemical hygiene and industrial hygiene principles
Understanding laboratory safety levels (BL 1, 2, 3, 4)
Chemical Handling and Storage:
Proper chemical storage and segregation practices
Safe handling techniques to minimize exposure risks
Exposure Control and Monitoring:
Methods to control chemical exposure in the workplace
Monitoring techniques to ensure a safe environment
Emergency Equipment Usage:
Proper use of safety showers and eye wash stations
Responding to incidental chemical spills
Fume Hood Operations:
Safe and effective use of fume hoods for chemical work
Chemical Hygiene Program Elements:
Key components of a chemical hygiene plan
Compliance with OSHA standards for laboratory safety

Certificate of Completion for Lab Safety - Chemical Hygiene Training

OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450)

This course is ideal for students, laboratory workers, and industrial employees who handle or are exposed to chemicals. Emphasis is placed on practical application, emergency response, and compliance with OSHA standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.