Hazardous Waste Safety in the Laboratory (CE: 0.5)


Description: 

The very term hazardous waste suggests danger and serious adverse effects to human health and the environment. For laboratory personnel, the term is particularly significant, as hazardous wastes are produced or generated by various processes in the laboratory. However, these materials can be handled, stored, shipped, and disposed of safely if the proper procedures are carefully followed.


Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the elements of hazardous wastes in your laboratory
  • Know how to find information on the dangers that hazardous substances present
  • Recognize signs and symptoms associated with overexposure to chemical hazards
  • Contain, store, label, and ship hazardous wastes properly
  • Protect yourself from hazards through best management practices, or BMPs; personal protective equipment, or PPE; control measures; and safe work practices

Launched: 2023

Additional Information:

No Refunds

Expiration Date - 12 months from the date of the first-course launch