Laboratory Biosafety, Parts 1-2 (US)

Do you know how exposure to potentially infectious materials can occur in your laboratory? Take this course to find out. You will learn about common biosafety hazard classification systems and the steps used to assess and manage the risks associated with potentially infectious biological materials. This course is ideal for anyone who works in a laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

Recall how exposure to potentially infectious materials can occur in the workplace via four exposure routes;Classify potentially infectious materials using risk groups and biosafety levels;Identify the steps in assessing and managing the risks associated with potentially infectious materials

Duration: 17 min.

Laboratory biosafety incidents are often preventable. Take this course to learn about the engineering and work practice controls you should follow, the appropriate personal protective equipment to wear in lab settings, and what to do in the event of a spill or other emergency. This course is ideal for anyone who works in a laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

Recall various ways that risks are managed, including engineering controls and work practice controls;Identify appropriate personal protective equipment for laboratory settings;Know what to do when things go wrong, such as following spill and emergency procedures

Duration: 27 min.