Laboratory Safety

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-40118

SME: Dan Hannan

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This course looks at the hazards that are found within the laboratory and some ways to protect lab workers from those hazards. Also included is an overview of the OSHA Lab Standard, the elements of a Chemical Hygiene Plan, and some of the basic rules of good chemical hygiene. Chemical storage requirements and some general procedures to follow in case of an emergency are also covered.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

State resources for identifying and controlling hazards
Describe two broad categories of chemical hazards.
Explain the difference between acute and chronic health effects from chemical exposure.
Describe the four routes of chemical exposure.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Hannan

Dan Hannan is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional of 28 years. Dan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer. Dan’s professional safety career began in 1990 in the public sector working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Over the last 28 years Dan has provided professional EHS services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.