Biosafety Module
Standard precautions, personal protective equipment and spill cleanup
COURSE OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives, Introduction, Health Risks, Standard Precautions. Disease Transmission: Overview, Parenteral, Respiratory, Contact, Phlebotomy Biosafety. Biosafety Levels: Overview. Control Methods: Overview, Engineering Controls, Work Practic, Controls. Personal Protective Equipment: Overview, Gloves, Gowns, Face Protection, Other PPE, Removal of PPE. Exposure: Overview. Spill Cleanup: Overview, Procedure, Disinfectants Waste: Disposal. Final Exam: Exam 1.
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Chemical Safety Module
Proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals, and methods for
responding to chemical spills and exposure
COURSE OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives, Overview. Laboratory Standard: Overview, Right to Know Training, Monitoring, Particularly Hazardous Substances. Exposure Hazards: Overview, Routes of Entry, Acute Effects, Chronic Effects, Exposure Definitions, Chemical Effects, Chemical Definitions. Hazard Labeling: Overview, Chemical Labeling, Secondary Labeling, Hazard Identification System, Room Signs. Material Safety Data Sheets: Overview, MSDS Contents. General Handling: Overview, Work Practice Controls, Basic Chemical Handling, Basic Compressed Gas Handling, Working Alone, Personal Protective Equipment, Standard Operating Procedures, Chemical Inventory. Transport and Storage: Transport, Storage. Waste Management: Overview, Source Reduction, Packaging Storage for Disposal, Waste Disposal. Spills: Overview, Spill Kits, Assessing Spills, Cleanup, Mercury. Chemical Exposure: Exposure Routes, Eyewash, Emergency Shower, Medical Consultation. Final Exam: Exam 1.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- List the 4 routes of entry for hazardous chemicals
- Define acute and chronic health effects
- Describe the proper method for labeling hazardous chemicals
- Describe the purpose of a material safety data sheet and list the 7 required types of information
- State the main hazard classes for dry chemicals, liquid chemicals and compressed gases
- List 5 requirements for disposal of hazardous chemicals
- State the method for assessing and cleaning a hazardous chemical spill
- State the steps to follow after exposure to a chemical
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Electrical Safety Module
Basic electrical theory, and how to identify and avoid electrical problems in the lab
COURSE OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives. Introduction. Electrical Theory: Overview, Circuit, Short Circuit, Grounding, Circuit Breakers, Electrical Shock, Static Electricity. Equipment Safety: Overview, Damaged Equipment, Power Cords, Maintenance, Extension Cords, Wet Locations, Flammables. Exposure: Course of Action. Final Exam: Exam 1.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the basic theory behind Voltage, Amperage, Short Curcuits and Grounding Systems
- List 3 things that are indications of electrical problems in an instrument
- Identify 2 serious outcomes associated with electrical shock
- Describe when and how to inspect portable electrical equipment
- List the steps to take if someone is experiencing electrical shock
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Ergonomic Safety Module
Risk factors and symptoms for repetitive stress injury in the clinical laboratory,
with explanation and demonstration of ergonomically correct practices
COURSE OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives, Introduction. Repetitive Stress Injury: Overview, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Neutral Posture, Awkward Postures, Static Positions, Forceful Exertions, Repetitive Motion, Contact Stress, Lifting, Vibration or Repeated Impact, Environmental Conditions. Avoiding RSI: Take Action, Activity at Home.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify eight risk factors for repetitive stress injury
- Identify symptoms of repetitive stress injury
- List eight methods of avoiding repetitive stress injury
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Fire Safety Module
The selection and use of portable fire extinguishers, types of fires and fire hazards,
and the steps to take in the event of a fire
COURSE OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives, Overview. Fire Chemistry: Fire Triangle, Definitions, Classes of Fire. Portable Fire Extinguishers: Overview, Dry Chemical Extinguishers, Water Fire Extinguishers, Other Types, Selection of Extinguishers. Fire Prevention: Overview, Identify Hazards, Housekeeping, Fire Response Equipment, Flammable Chemicals. Fire Response: Overview, Be Prepared, Response to Fire, Assessing and Fighting Fire, Operation of a Portable Fire Extinguisher.
- List the 3 legs of the Fire Triangle
- List the 4 classes of fire and an example of each
- Identify 5 types of fire extinguishers and the class(es) of fire each can be used on
- Describe the proper use of a portable fire extinguisher
- List the 4 steps to follow if you discover a fire
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Formaldehyde Safety Module
Proper handling, storage, and disposal of Formaldehyde, and methods
for responding to spills and exposure
COURSE OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives, Overview, Properties, Forms of Formaldehyde. Health Effects: Overview, Carcinogenic and Reproductive Effects, Toxic Effects, Irritant, Corrosive, Sensitizer. Working with Formaldehyde: Exposure Limits, Regulated Areas, Exposure Monitoring, Medical Surveillance, Laboratory Exposure Risks, Exposure Control, Chemical Labeling, Storage, Waste, Spill Cleanup, First Aid.
- List 4 hazards associated with formaldehyde
- List 4 symptoms associated with overexposure to formaldehyde fumes
- State the airborne exposure limits for formaldehyde
- Describe an appropriate label for formaldehyde-containing solutions
- List the required personal protective equipment necessary when working with concentrated formaldehyde
- Describe appropriate steps to take when cleaning a minor spill of formaldehyde
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UV Safety Module
The hazards associated with UV light in the clinical laboratory and the proper use
of safety equipment to avoid exposure
COURSE OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives, Introduction. Exposure Risk: Review of UV Light, Assessing Risk, Working With UV Light, Biosafety Cabinets. Health Effects: Overview, Skin, Eye. Exposure Control: Shields, Personal Protective Equipment. Final Exam: Exam 1.
- List two negative health effects of UV light exposure
- List four pieces of UV personal protective equipment and describe how to use them appropriately
- Describe how to distinguish UV protective shielding from shielding that does not protect against UV light
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