By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Identify the issues covered in OSHAs Laboratory Standard.
• Discuss the contents of a Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Describe procedures and equipment used to protect employees from hazardous chemicals in a Laboratory.
• First Aid procedures used in different types of hazardous chemical exposure incidents
• Cover the safe handling of chemicals in laboratories
• Know and understand the hazards of the chemical as stated in the MSDS and other references.
• Use protection safety equipment to reduce potential exposure, i.e. gloves, respirators, fume hood, etc.
• Know the locations for all personal safety and emergency equipment, eyewash, shower, fire extinguisher and spill control materials.
• Know how to properly store all chemicals in their compatible chemical families.
• Know the Flinn Chemical Catalog Reference Manual.
• Know the proper transportation and disposal procedures for chemicals.
• Know appropriate emergency procedures, waste disposal, spill clean up, evacuation routes, and fire emergency notification.
• Know and understand the personal hygiene practices outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Laboratory technicians & supervisors, Chemists and all laboratory personnel, Chemical Engineers, Laboratory Analysts

• Laboratory chemical handling overview
• The Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Chemical Hazard Concepts
• The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Common Chemical Families
• Characteristics and Potential Effects of Chemicals
• Container Labeling
• Clean-Up Procedures
• Procedures used to protect employees from hazardous chemicals in a Laboratory.
• First Aid procedures used in different types of hazardous chemical exposure incidents
• Safe handling of chemicals in laboratories
• WHMIS
• Hazard recognition and control
• Waste management and emergency response
• Decontamination procedures and how to safely extinguish a fire
• Laboratory Fume Hoods 
• Ventilation recommendations
• Personal Protective Equipment  (PPE) 
• Eye Protection 
• Use of Respirators 
• Protection of Skin and Body 
• Chemical protective clothing
• Chemical Storage
• Proper labeling
• Flinn’s List of the 40 Devils
• Chemical Safety Table
• First aid and safety regulations
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Spill and Accident Procedures
• Flammable Chemicals Handling Instructions
• Corrosive Materials Handling Instructions
• Compressed Gas Handling Instructions
• Procedure Specific Safety Rules and Guidelines (for extremely hazardous chemicals)
• Spill and leak procedures
• Legislation and duties of employees
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
• Routes of entry and risks to health
• Types of Hazardous Substances
• Substances in use at participants' workplaces
• Requirements for Labels and Signs
• Exposure Control
• Risk assessment of handling activities and identification of the most hazardous.
• Safe Chemical Handling Description
• Rules For Safe Chemical Handling
• Health Hazards Of Chemicals
• Physical Properties Of Chemicals
• General Concepts Of Toxicology
• Employee Protective Measures
• Hazard Rating Systems Currently In Use
• Chemical Warning Labels
• Chemical Storage Requirements

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.