Introduction
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This course is designed to help make employers aware of the OSHA standards and best practices available to prevent injury and illness as well as protect workers from the diverse hazards encountered in primarily non-production laboratories, including exposure to chemical, biological, radiological hazards.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify the various OSHA standards that apply to all non-production laboratories. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the "Hierarchy of Controls" and give examples of each strategy within the hierarchy. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe control strategies and methods in "Hierarchy of Controls." |
| LO 1.4.1 | Identify common chemical and biological hazards to which laboratories might be exposed. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe biological agents and toxins encountered in laboratories. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Describe bloodborne pathogens exposure and response guidelines for laboratories. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Describe safety hazards and safe procedures when working with laboratory animals. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Describe physical hazards, such as ergonomic, radiation, and illumination hazards that are common in laboratories. |
| LO 1.9.1 | Describe precautions to take when working with laboratory equipment. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)