Build confidence for critical moments with Laboratory Safety: Safe Work Practices training focused on planning for safety against laboratory hazards.
Laboratory Safety: Safe Work Practices gives learners a practical foundation for making safer, more informed decisions. Key outcomes include the ability to describe planning for safety against laboratory hazards, describe recognizing lab hazards and selecting appropriate PPE, and describe keeping your equipment safe and maintaining it. The material also helps learners describe staying professional in the lab. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.
Laboratory safety training is for researchers, lab technicians, students, interns and support staff such as custodial crews who enter labs. Anyone who handles chemicals, operates lab equipment or disposes of lab waste needs to know the hazards and procedures. The 11-minute video is in English, with Spanish and French closed captions.
Laboratories that use hazardous chemicals fall under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450, the Laboratory Standard, which requires a written Chemical Hygiene Plan and employee training. The Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, governs container labels and Safety Data Sheets. PPE requirements under 29 CFR 1910.132 also apply to lab work.
The hierarchy of controls ranks lab hazard controls from most to least effective. Elimination and substitution come first, followed by engineering controls such as fume hoods. Administrative controls such as procedures and training come next, and PPE comes last. Gloves, goggles and lab coats are the final layer of protection.
Laboratory PPE depends on a hazard assessment. Typical gear includes safety glasses or chemical splash goggles, a lab coat, closed-toe shoes and gloves chosen for the chemicals in use. Face shields, aprons or respirators may be needed for higher-risk tasks. Safety Data Sheets list recommended protection for each chemical.
Laboratory chemical waste should go into compatible, closed and clearly labeled containers, segregated by hazard so incompatible materials never mix. Never pour chemicals down the drain unless your lab's procedures allow it. Follow your institution's waste pickup process, and ask a supervisor or safety officer when unsure about a material.
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