A 1-day Course incl. Safe Use of Glassware & Laboratory Ergonomics

AIM & OBJECTIVES

Laboratories have hazards which will not be apparent to workers new to laboratory situations.  Communicating an awareness of Laboratory hazards, the associated risks and the precautions to be taken (and not just the PPE required) is essential if you are to create and maintain a safe working environment.

This Course is about providing information on Good Laboratory Practice and to help you fulfil your obligations under the SH&WW Act 2005 to provide adequate safety training.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The programme is intended for those new to laboratory work or for experienced hands who could benefit from a refresher course.

PROGRAMME

As we are always pleased to customise the Programmes, the specific course content will depend on you particular needs. The standard programme would include...

But first some questions for you…

• How are your Laboratories organised?

• How much laboratory work is done in the field (e.g. sample collection and storage)

• Who is responsible for Lab Safety?

• Do you have a Facilities Manager or equivalent?

• Have you seen your Safety Statement?

• Does it include Risk Assessments or equivalent?

• Have you got Emergency Plans?

The Law & Regulations

• The Regulatory Authority

• HSA Statistics

• SH&WW Act 2005

  • Main Features

  • General requirements

• Reporting Accidents

• Handling Chemicals – general

• Chemical Agents Regulations, 2001

Specific Responsibilities

• Managerial staff

• Technical staff

General Laboratory Methods

• Working with chemicals and biochemicals

• Working with micro-organisms

• Disposal of waste

• Dealing with spillages

• Working with compressed gases

• Working with cryogenic liquids

• Manipulation of glassware

• Laboratory hygiene and general housekeeping

• Working with laboratory equipment

• Laboratory Ergonomics

Maintenance of Equipment

• General laboratory equipment

• Portable equipment

Laboratory Rules

• Safety rules for chemistry / biological / environmental laboratories

• Safety rules for microbiology laboratories

• Working outside normal operating hours

Fieldwork

• Safety rules for Fieldwork

Emergency Procedures

• Accidents in the lab

• Accidents on field trips

• Carbon monoxide alarm

• Fire alarm and evacuation

• Gas cylinders in fires

• Gas leaks

THE DE GRANDISON APPROACH

Training with us is different!  We use action learning and emphasise interaction in the group through a highly trained facilitator.  Role-play, discussion and practical exercises are used throughout. 

LOCATION & DURATION

This one-day programme [7 hours] is delivered in a single session.  This course is usually delivered as an in-house course.