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Modern Laboratory Health and Safety Practices



Introduction:


There are many special procedures conducted within our laboratories, which require unique health and safety precautions. Departments will have additional procedures that apply to their own situations and work. In all cases the laboratory supervisor is ultimately responsible for teaching safe work practices and must insist upon the use of proper procedures to eliminate unnecessary hazards. This course provides standards and practices for the safe and healthy operation of a laboratory. It will help meet the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario (OHSA) for the purposes of the operation of a laboratory. It is required for all laboratory supervisors, researchers, staff, and students working in industrial, research and teaching laboratories. The course was meets the requirements set by Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS.

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Define health and safety responsibilities
  • Outline specific policy application for laboratory operation
  • Explain basic emergency procedures
  • Provide information and standards for the healthy and safe operation of a laboratory.
  • Define who is a supervisor and who is a laboratory worker
  • Define the responsibilities of the supervisor and the laboratory worker for the safe operation of a laboratory
  • Highlight sections of the OHSA which affect the operation of a laboratory
  • Know a standard of good laboratory safety practices to meet the requirements of OHSA
  • Gain an overview of laboratory hazards
  • Understand the general guidelines and basic rules for the safe operation of a laboratory
  • Protect all laboratory users from health and safety hazards
  • Learn lab safety and effective lab safety techniques & procedures
  • Learn how to apply regulatory requirements and preventive measures
  • Identify and manage common chemical, biological and electrical laboratory
  • Be familiar with emergency preparedness and fire control techniques
  • Learn about handling glassware and hazardous material storage
  • Gain insight in hazardous waste management
  • Understand OSHA Lab Standards
  • Learn about safety program planning
  • Learn how to apply personal protective equipment (PPE)

Who Should Attend?


Lab Managers, Technicians & Personnel, Supervisors, Environmental, Health & Safety Personnel & Professionals, Chemical Engineers & Technicians, Researchers, Risk Managers, Operations Managers, those responsible for ensuring that the lab is in compliance with EPA and local hazardous waste regulations Environmental, Line Managers who have been assigned responsibilities of safety management system & in training employees in safety rules

Course Outline:


Introduction to OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard

Definitions

  • Teaching Laboratory
  • Research
  • Supervisor  
  • Laboratory Worker/User  
  • Unattended Procedures/Equipment  
  • Hazardous Agent  

Responsibilities of Supervisors

Responsibilities of Laboratory Workers   

General Health and Safety Principles 

Basic Safety Procedures

  • Procedures for Unattended Work
  • Working Alone 
  • Housekeeping 
  • Laboratory Equipment Maintenance 
  • Guarding  
  • Shielding
  • Glassware  
  • Flammable and Combustible Material Hazards 
  • Cryogenic Materials and Cold Traps 
  • Systems under Pressure 
  • Back Flow Preventers 
  • Electrical Equipment and Apparatus 
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders 

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Gloves  
  • Eye Protection 
  • Skin
  • Respiratory Protection    
  • Hearing Protection    
  • Head Protection 

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
CL11 27 Jan 2020 31 Jan 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
CL11 23 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020 Bangkok US$ 4500 Book
CL11 10 May 2020 14 May 2020 Cairo US$ 3900 Book
CL11 26 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
CL11 28 Sep 2020 02 Oct 2020 Madrid US$ 5500 Book
CL11 23 Nov 2020 27 Nov 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

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USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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