Lab Safety: The Essentials of Working in a Lab

Описание: This video outlines common hazards present in a laboratory setting, the importance of being aware of hazards, as well as some key practices and essential documents that should be referred to when working in a lab.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Why is Lab Safety Important?
1:00 – Common Hazards in the Lab
2:04 – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
2:51 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3:23 – Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
4:16 - Fumehoods

This video was made by McMaster University students Sarah Ali, Maria De Lazzari Carter, Zoha Irfan, and Jessica Joshi in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.

Copyright McMaster University 2024

#Hazards, #safety, #SOP, #SDS

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McLeod, V., McLeod, V., & Profile., F. (2011, September 8). Laboratory hazards and risks. Lab Manager. https://www.labmanager.com/laboratory...

NC State University. (n.d.). Personal protective equipment requirements for laboratories. Environmental Health and Safety. https://ehs.ncsu.edu/laboratory-safet...

Purdue University. (n.d.). Chemical fume hoods. Chemical Fume Hoods - Environmental Health and Safety - Purdue University. https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/labor...

University of Windsor. (n.d.). Laboratory standard operating procedure (SOP). Chemical Control Centre. https://www.uwindsor.ca/chemical-cont...