One Day Laboratory Safety Training Course

Equipping Laboratories with Practical Tools for Safer Practices

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Laboratories are dynamic and often high-risk environments where hazards can easily go unnoticed or unmanaged due to routine practices and time pressure. While laboratory staff may be experienced, assumptions around their safety awareness can lead to oversights that put individuals and organisations at risk.

This one-day programme addresses the importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in laboratories. It helps learners identify, assess and manage common laboratory hazards while reinforcing the need for a strong safety culture. The course combines legislative awareness with practical safety guidance to help prevent accidents and ensure legal compliance.

The course covers a wide range of laboratory-specific safety topics through interactive and practical instruction. Topics include:

Reasons for prioritising safety in laboratory environments
Physical, chemical and biological hazards
Radiation risks (ionising and non-ionising)
Fire and explosion risks
Control measures for the associated risks
Environmental considerations and waste disposal
Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Cultivating ongoing safety awareness
Accessing up-to-date safety resources and legal guidance

This course can be tailored for In-Company delivery to reflect specific processes, equipment, or risks.

This course is ideal for anyone working in a laboratory setting who is responsible for health and safety or is involved in the day-to-day running of lab operations. Typical participants include:

Laboratory Managers
Supervisors
Laboratory Technicians and Analysts
Health and Safety Representatives in scientific environments

This programme is relevant for any laboratory staff seeking to maintain a safe workplace for themselves and their colleagues.

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Identify common laboratory hazards and categorise them by type
Conduct basic risk assessments related to laboratory work
Apply appropriate control measures to minimise workplace risks
Locate and interpret relevant safety information and resources
Understand key legal obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
Promote a proactive culture of laboratory safety within their team

These learning outcomes ensure participants leave with practical skills they can apply immediately.

This programme is delivered by experts with specialist knowledge in laboratory operations and health and safety regulations. Each tutor brings real-world experience, sector-specific insights and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support.
Learners benefit from personalised attention, relevant examples and a deep understanding of laboratory contexts.

Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry...

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Peter Fleming

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Our training approach is highly practical, with interactive sessions tailored to support learner understanding and retention. We aim to deliver content that is not only compliant but also immediately applicable in your workplace.

Support includes:

Pre-training consultation to understand organisational context
Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices
Real-time support from expert tutors

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support.

Learners who complete this course may progress to further health and safety or laboratory-focused programmes, such as:

Chemical Risk Assessment
Health and Safety Hazard Identification & Risk Asssessment
ISO 17025 Internal Quality Auditing for Laboratories

These options help learners continue to build competence and take on greater safety responsibilities.

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Course Code

L001

Duration

1 training day

Public Price

(includes course documentation)

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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