November 12, 2014
Lab Technician Safety Training
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Governments, research organizations, and the medical industry all have a complex network of scientific laboratories working around the clock on research and development. These labs investigate findings in chemistry and biology to further our understanding of specific compounds in the two subjects and make important new discoveries that have huge impacts on medicine and academia. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Lab Technicians.
OSHA Required Training
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):
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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Emergency Evacuation OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)
When OSHA Requires Emergency Evacuation Training:
If fire extinguishers are provided in your workplace and/or anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable Emergency Evacuation Training Resources (free):
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Emergency Evacuation Powerpoint
Emergency Evacuation Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
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Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)
When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:
When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):
Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint
Fire Extinguisher Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Electrical OSHA Regulation: 1910.332
When OSHA Requires Electrical Training:
When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
None specified.
Downloadable Electrical Training Resources (free):
Electrical Safety Awareness Training Powerpoint
Electrical Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety Powerpoint
Eye Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Chemical Hazards
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Chemical Hazards Training Resources (free):
Chemical & Biological Hazards Powerpoint
Chemical Hazards Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
