Lab Safety Management

Chemical Hygiene

Course overview
Are you passionate about scientific exploration but wary of the hidden dangers lurking in your lab? Dive into the world of Chemical Hygiene and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate hazardous substances safely.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Safety Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.2

    This course is part of the Lab Safety Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this course about?

    Welcome to Chemical Hygiene, where we delve into the essential aspects of handling chemicals in laboratory and research settings. In this dynamic online course, you will explore the diverse hazards and risks associated with various chemicals, from the obvious to the concealed. Led by expert instructor Jonathan Klane, you will navigate through six critical chemical hygiene categories: flammables/combustibles, corrosives, oxidizers, reactives, asphyxiants, and toxins.

    Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a curious student, or an aspiring lab technician, Chemical Hygiene is your passport to a safer, more secure laboratory experience.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Understanding Chemical Hazards: Delve into the six major chemical hygiene categories, including flammables/combustibles, corrosives, oxidizers, reactives, asphyxiants, and toxins. Learn to identify and mitigate risks, both apparent and hidden.
    • Body Defense Systems: Explore the four routes of entry for chemicals into the body and discover at least four different target organ toxicities. Jonathan Klane will walk you through real-world examples, shedding light on the importance of protecting vital organs from harmful substances.
    • Hierarchy of Hazard Controls: Master the application of hazard controls, from elimination and substitution to engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). Gain practical insights into selecting the most effective control measures for various chemical hazards.
    • Lab Safety Protocols: Unravel the purposes of essential lab safety documents and understand the pivotal roles that contribute to a culture of safety in laboratory environments.
    • Additional Resources: Expand your toolkit with a comprehensive list of additional chemical hygiene resources, empowering you to stay informed and up-to-date on best practices in the field.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

    By the end of this course, engaged learners should be able to:

    • List and describe each of the major hazard categories
    • Explain the four routes of entry into the body and at least four different target organ toxicities, including an example toxic substance for each organ
    • Apply the hierarchy of hazard controls to chemical hazards
    • Give examples of different hazard control approaches
    • List the purposes of typical lab safety documents
    • Describe the roles that contribute to safety
    • List other useful chemical hygiene resources

    Ready to become a confident and conscientious steward of chemical safety?

    Enroll now and embark on a journey towards mastery in chemical hygiene. 

    Meet The Instructor

    Jonathan Klane

    M.S.Ed, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

    Years of Experience
    Jonathan Klane is the instructor of the Lab Safety Management Certificate. Jon possesses 35 years of professional experience in environmental, health, safety, and risk (EHSR). Jon was safety director for two colleges of engineering with hundreds of labs doing a wide variety of research. He consulted for many years to private industry, government, non-profits, and higher ed. He also taught EHSR at two colleges and was a management faculty member in an MBA and HR master's program. Jon's master's is in adult education and learning and he is a PhD candidate in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University.

    Course Content

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Lab Safety Management courses are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make it easier to manage the safety of your lab(s).

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each Lab Safety Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of Lab Safety Management courses designed to equip learners with the tools and knowledge needed to prioritize safety, mitigate risks, and drive excellence in lab safety management.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.