This is among a number of laboratory initiatives developed by OSHA. Photo labs, medical research labs, crime labs, computer labs or general purpose labs have varied and complex hazard concerns. This course contains guidelines on applying the standard in each situation.

ALWAYS READY'S online training course "The OSHA Laboratory Standard" addresses the three major areas needed to comply with the OSHA Standard: 1. general information, 2. commonly used chemicals, and 3. safe chemical handling.

Areas covered in this course include:

. Background of the standard.

. The Chemical Hygiene Plan.

. Chemical hazard concepts.

. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

. Common chemical "families."

. Characteristics and potential effects of chemicals.

. Use of Laboratory safety equipment

. Container labeling.

. Use of personal protective equipment.

. Clean-up procedures.

. First aid.

. And much more

ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective, stress-free, time-convenient and easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at a comfortable pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.

Chemicals present threats to workers in clinical labs, industrial labs, academic labs, or any other type of laboratory environment. "The OSHA Laboratory Standard" gives you a convenient way to guard against these hazards. Have your employees take this course ASAP.

Select from 108 health and safety courses in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Please also preview: "Indoor Air Quality", "Laboratory Hoods" and "Laboratory Ergonomics".