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Safety is imperative when working with potentially harmful materials and other hazards in the laboratory. This course is designed to assist clinical and public health laboratory professionals with applying risk management strategies to identify hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) options.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how PPE helps protect laboratory professionals.
• Recognize hazards and risks associated with laboratory procedures.
• Identify PPE options, limitations, and considerations for selecting appropriate PPE.
• Select appropriate PPE options for given clinical laboratory scenarios.

Length

1 hour

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour. P.A.C.E.® course number: 288-002-22.

A chemical fume hood is the main piece of laboratory equipment that protects laboratory staff working with hazardous chemicals. When properly used, fume hoods protect staff from inhaling chemical gases, vapors, and aerosols. They serve as a physical barrier between staff and the hazardous materials inside the hood, and provide some splash protection.

This basic-level eLearning course provides an essential understanding of the major components of a chemical fume hood and proper practices for its safe and effective operation. Topics covered include the major components and types of fume hoods and their monitors, maintaining proper airflow, daily use protocols and good fume hood work practices, and what to do if there is an emergency.

Audience

This online course is designed for public health and clinical laboratory staff, safety professionals, and persons interested in the safe use of chemical fume hoods as determined by your laboratory-specific risk assessment.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify general facts about fume hoods
• List factors that affect the proper fume hood airflow
• Describe startup procedures prior to working in a fume hood
• Describe proper practices for working in a fume hood
• Describe finish procedures for completion of work in a fume hood
• Describe the procedures to follow during an emergency

Length

1 hour

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 hour of P.A.C.E.® credit.

P.A.C.E. ® Course #: 288-003-20

Centrifuges are instruments used to separate mixtures, based on particle size and density, by spinning the mixtures at high speeds. These instruments are essential tools in all types of laboratories. Serious injuries or potential exposures can occur if centrifuges are improperly used or maintained.

This basic-level eLearning course provides information on the safe use of centrifuges. Topics covered include major parts of a centrifuge, types of centrifuges, potential hazards, how to work safely with a centrifuge, and what to do if there is an emergency.

Audience

Public health and clinical laboratory staff, safety professionals and persons interested in safe use of centrifuges.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify common types of centrifuges used in laboratories
• Describe the potential hazards associated with centrifuge use
• Identify control measures to minimize exposure to centrifuge hazards
• Identify safe work practices for centrifuge use
• Describe what to do in the event of an emergency

Length

30 minutes

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

This course is approved for 0.5 contact hours. P.A.C.E.®

P.A.C.E.^® Course Number: 288-003-22