Lab Safety Certification Summary:
Following traditional NFPA, CSA and Fire Code Standards, this course will equip your staff to firmly understand and handle the myriad of chemical hazards found in the lab.
Who Would Benefit From This Course:
- Faculty
- Administrative Staff
- Janitorial Services
- Contractors Working in the Lab Near Chemicals
Course Content:
- Legislation
- Corporate Operating Guidelines
- SDS and information resources
- Safe handling practices – decanting, storage, and transporting liquids, solids, and compressed gases safely
- Reactive substances and safe storage practices
- Compressed Gas Safety
- Basic toxicology and chemistry
- Personal protective equipment and proper hygiene practices
- Fume hoods and ventilation issues
- Basic Spill cleanup steps solids, liquids and gases
| Duration | 6-8 Hours |
|---|---|
| Training Interval | 3 Years Recommended Refresher |
| Pre-Requisite | WHMIS |
| Includes | Certificate of Completion (Wallet Card) |
