Academic Environment Laboratory Safety

(28 min.) Laboratory safety is a critical part of any university's safety program because there is so much information, so many people involved, and so many details to be learned. Of course, the underlying importance is educating you in the various science disciplines and how to work safely with chemicals.

Topics covered in this safety video include: laboratory safety program, training, engineering controls, types of engineering controls, laboratory requirements, chemical labeling, use of gloves, glove safety, hazardous chemical collection, hazardous chemical disposal, safety equipment, chemical exposure, the chemical fume hood, personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical hazards, corrosives (acids and bases), flammables and combustibles, toxics (mutagens, poisons, carcinogens, oxidizers and organic peroxides), air and water reactives, pyrophorics, toxicity, assessing chemical exposure, and chemical routes of entry.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.