Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware
Course Length: 30 - 45 minutes
Updated Spring 2011
High-impact training
covering the essentials of handling laboratory glassware safely.
Broken glassware causes more laboratory accidents than any
other hazard. Because it is so fragile, glassware can easily fracture if it is
bumped, dropped or too much pressure is applied to it. Some glassware accidents
don't require much more than a band-aid, while others can result in a lot of
blood loss and the need for medical attention. The threat of contamination from
the materials in a broken container can also be a serious problem.
Safe Handling of
Laboratory Glassware discusses the nature of various types of glassware,
the problems it can cause, and the need for employees to use and maintain
laboratory glassware safely.
This training covers the following topics:
- Inspecting
glassware before use
- Effects
of extreme temperatures and pressures
- Matching
glassware to the experiment
- Working
with glass tubing
- Using
personal protective equipment
- Storage
and handling
- Washing
and cleanup
- And
more!
Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video,
text, and colorful graphics, Safe
Handling of Laboratory Glassware provides cost-effective, easy-to-use
training. It's divided into topic-based lessons so information is easily
understood ... and retained.