Laboratory Safety

PRICE
SGD$280
[Subject to GST]

DURATION
1 Day

LANGUAGE
English

CODE
LS-60021

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Lab users & staff.

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skill to identify S&H legal compliance, associated hazards, and responsibilities in Safety & Health Management System.

Downloadable Resources

Course Content

  • Understanding Singapore Legal Requirement framework for Laboratory safety
  • Licensing requirement for Flammables, Hazardous Substances and Explosive Precursors
  • Medical Surveillance for Laboratory Employees
  • Permissible exposure levels for Toxic Substances
  • Handle and disposal of Laboratory waste
  • Understand the Risk Assessment Process
  • GHS Labelling of Chemicals
  • Knowing your chemicals through Safety Data Sheet
  • Handle and storage of chemicals according to their compatibility
  • Safe handling and Lab Equipment/Instruments
  • Ergonomic Practices In the laboratory
  • Housekeeping and fire prevention
  • How to select your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • First Aid & Emergency Response
  • Near Miss & Incident Reporting

Method of Study

  • Face-to-face workshop with active learning environment
  • Online Webinar with virtual interactive activities

Assessment

Online Quiz upon completion of the course

Certification

Certificate of Attendance will be awarded for participant who:

  • With 100% attendance; and
  • Passing the assessment criteria

Learning Outcomes

  • Display personal responsibilities on workplace safety and health
  • Identify laboratory risk exposure through risk assessment
  • Apply the process of chemical classification and hazards communication through use of labels In the GHS system
  • Identify the content of chemical through Safety Data Sheet
  • Retrieve the Information of chemical’s hazard through Safety Data Sheet
  • Manage the correct practice in waste disposal in the laboratory
  • Demonstrate best safety practice in chemical storage, handling, transportation
  • Specify the appropriate PPE to wear in the laboratory
  • Demonstrate to emergency situations such as fire and chemical spills in the laboratory
  • Manage any near miss and Incident reporting when it occurs in the laboratory

Need Any Assistance?

For more specific information on the course details and schedule, do get in touch with us. We are also able to customise a course for your company.