Course Title: Certification in Laboratory Safety & Hazard Management

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety

• Introduction to Laboratory Safety Standards

• Laboratory Hazards: Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Radiological

• Safety Regulations & Compliance (OSHA, NABL, WHO Guidelines)

• Laboratory Safety Equipment & PPE Usage

• Safe Handling & Storage of Laboratory Chemicals

Week 2: Chemical & Biological Hazard Management

• Chemical Risk Assessment & Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Safe Handling of Toxic, Flammable & Corrosive Substances

• Biological Safety: Handling Pathogens & Infectious Samples

• Sterilization, Disinfection, and Decontamination Procedures

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection & Usage

Week 3: Emergency Response & Waste Management

• Fire Safety & Emergency Evacuation Procedures

• Handling Accidental Spills & Chemical Exposure

• First Aid & Emergency Response in Laboratory Settings

• Biomedical Waste Segregation & Disposal (BMW Rules)

• Radiation Safety & Protection Measures

Week 4: Laboratory Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Hazard Identification & Risk Control Strategies

• Laboratory Ergonomics & Injury Prevention

• Incident Reporting & Investigation Procedures

• Quality Assurance & Risk Management in Labs

• NABL & WHO Standards for Laboratory Safety

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity