Laboratory Safety: Exposure Prevention and Response Training Course

Laboratories often involve the use of hazardous chemicals, volatile substances, biological materials, and other workplace hazards that require strict exposure control measures. Understanding how to prevent exposures and respond effectively during emergencies is critical for protecting personnel, maintaining compliance, and supporting safe laboratory operations. This Laboratory Safety: Exposure Prevention and Response Training Course provides practical guidance on fume hood safety, exposure prevention techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.

Participants will learn how laboratory ventilation systems help reduce exposure risks, how to recognize potential hazards, and how to respond appropriately when incidents occur.

Designed for laboratory technicians, researchers, healthcare personnel, quality control staff, educators, supervisors, and safety professionals, this training helps strengthen laboratory safety awareness and improve workplace preparedness.

Training Objectives

• Discuss the purpose and function of laboratory fume hoods
• Explain the correct use of fume hoods and emergency response procedures
• Understand the importance of PPE when working with hazardous materials
• Describe exposure control measures used in laboratory, medical, and industrial environments
• Review OSHA and ANSI standards related to laboratory safety and exposure prevention

Course Overview

Laboratory personnel routinely work with materials that may present chemical, biological, or environmental hazards. Exposure prevention begins with understanding how engineering controls, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment work together to reduce risk.

This training provides an overview of exposure prevention strategies commonly used in laboratory environments and examines the critical role of laboratory fume hoods in controlling airborne contaminants.

Participants will learn how fume hoods help protect employees by capturing and removing hazardous vapors, fumes, and airborne particles before they can enter the breathing zone. The course reviews proper fume hood operation, airflow considerations, sash positioning, inspection practices, and common conditions that may reduce effectiveness.

Learners will explore potential exposure scenarios involving hazardous chemicals and laboratory operations while reviewing preventive measures that help minimize risks. The training emphasizes the importance of recognizing equipment malfunctions, understanding warning indicators, and following established safety procedures when abnormal conditions occur.

The course also examines the role of personal protective equipment, including gloves, eye protection, laboratory coats, respiratory protection, and other safety equipment used to supplement engineering controls. Participants will gain a better understanding of selecting and using PPE appropriately based on workplace hazards.

Special attention is given to emergency response procedures for potential exposure incidents. Topics include spill response, evacuation considerations, incident reporting, emergency communications, exposure assessments, and actions that help protect employees during laboratory emergencies.

The training also reviews applicable OSHA and ANSI standards that support laboratory safety programs and exposure prevention efforts. Understanding these requirements helps organizations strengthen compliance programs while promoting safer laboratory environments.

By implementing effective exposure prevention practices and understanding emergency response procedures, organizations can better protect laboratory personnel and reduce the risks associated with hazardous materials.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references industry guidance and standards related to laboratory safety, exposure prevention, engineering controls, and laboratory ventilation systems, including OSHA requirements and ANSI Z9.5 laboratory ventilation guidelines.

Key Benefits

• Improves awareness of laboratory exposure hazards
• Reinforces proper fume hood operation and safety practices
• Supports safe handling of hazardous laboratory materials
• Promotes effective use of personal protective equipment
• Strengthens emergency preparedness and response capabilities
• Supports OSHA and laboratory safety compliance efforts
• Enhances overall laboratory safety culture

Course Details

• Course Length: 14 Minutes
• Language(s): EN / ES / FR
• SKU: AT124
• Produced: 2024

Includes a downloadable participant guide.

Streaming video is included with the license.

Compatible with your LMS or accessible through a hosted LMS platform.

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.