Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Laboratories handle hazardous chemicals, biological agents, gases, equipment and sometimes radiation. Effective safety management protects staff, students and visitors and supports reliable results.
This Aractech course covers laboratory hazards, chemical hygiene plans, risk assessment, fume hoods and ventilation, gas cylinders, biological and radiation safety awareness, waste management, emergency procedures and laboratory safety culture. Participants develop a laboratory safety plan.
The course suits laboratories in industry, healthcare, universities and research.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify laboratory hazards
- Develop chemical hygiene plans
- Assess laboratory risks
- Manage ventilation, equipment and gas cylinders
- Handle laboratory waste safely
- Prepare for laboratory emergencies
Who should attend
Target audience
- Laboratory managers and supervisors
- Laboratory technicians and scientists
- HSE professionals
- Research coordinators
- University staff
- Quality managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical presentations
- Risk assessment exercises
- Case studies
- Inspection checklist workshop
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Laboratory Hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Physical hazards
- Biological hazards
- Radiation awareness
- Coffee break
- Radiation awareness (continued)
- Legal requirements
- Exercise: Laboratory hazard review
Day 2
Chemical Hygiene
- Chemical hygiene plans
- Storage and segregation
- Exposure control
- Fume hoods
- Coffee break
- Fume hoods (continued)
- PPE
- Workshop: Chemical hygiene plan
Day 3
Equipment and Gases
- Gas cylinders
- Pressure equipment
- Electrical safety
- Centrifuges and autoclaves
- Coffee break
- Centrifuges and autoclaves (continued)
- Maintenance
- Case study: Laboratory explosion
Day 4
Waste and Emergencies
- Laboratory waste
- Spills
- Fire
- Coffee break
- Fire (continued)
- First aid
- Emergency drills
- Exercise: Spill scenario
Day 5
Safety Management
- Inspections
- Training
- Safety culture
- Audits
- Coffee break
- Audits (continued)
- Improvement
- Capstone: Laboratory safety plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Laboratory Safety Management (HSE-037) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Laboratory managers and supervisors, Laboratory technicians and scientists, HSE professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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