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Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware
Our virtual course on Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware delves into the various types of glassware, potential hazards they can pose and emphasizes the significance of proper usage and maintenance of laboratory glassware.
The Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of different types of glassware, the risks associated with their usage and the criticality of their proper handling and maintenance. Glassware-related incidents are the most common causes of accidents in the laboratory. The fragile nature of glassware makes it susceptible to damage from a simple knock, drop, or undue pressure. Some of these accidents might only need a simple band-aid, others could necessitate medical intervention. Moreover, the risk of contamination from the contents of a broken container presents a serious issue.
This online Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware course covers the following topics:
- Inspecting glassware before use
- Effects of extreme temperatures and pressures
- Matching glassware to the experiment
- Working with glass tubing
- Using personal protective equipment
- Storage and handling
- Washing and cleanup
- And more
Approximately 30 minutes
Throughout this Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware course, testing is conducted to reinforce the information provided. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Learners are allowed three attempts to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student guide, which can be printed, is available. This guide proves to be a useful resource for future reference and knowledge retention.
On successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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