Laboratory Safety: Chemical Safety

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

Chemical safety is a critical component of maintaining a secure and efficient workplace, particularly for CFIA staff working in a laboratory setting.

This course provides standardized training on chemical safety, equipping CFIA staff with the knowledge and skills required to perform their work in a way that is safe for them and their colleagues, fostering an incident reporting culture for a safer workplace.

Key Topics Include:

• Understanding the key elements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Exploring safe work practices for handling various chemical families
• Reviewing best practices for the proper storage of chemical products
• Identifying strategies to reduce hazardous chemical waste
• Examining safe and effective procedures for responding to chemical spills