A unique line of training courses, these programs address the everyday safety issues specific to laboratory environments.

Laboratory Safety

Sort by:     SKU     Product     Price      Default     Compressed Gas Cylinders in the Laboratory SKU: MARLABCOM The energy possessed by a compressed gas cylinder can make it a virtual "missile" if it is not handled with the utmost care. And a leaking cylinder or fitting can lead to asphyxiation, a fire or even an explosion. Since compressed gas cylinders are frequently used in many laboratories, employees ... More Information and Pricing Details Electrical Safety in the Laboratory DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABELE Today, laboratories rely on a vast array of electrically powered equipment. To work safely with this equipment, employees need to understand how electricity works, be aware of common electrical hazards and know how to use electricity safely. More Information and Pricing Details Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABFLAM Flammables and explosives are some of the most dangerous materials used in a laboratory. When working with these substances, employees need to know their characteristics, as well as how to prevent accidents and injuries when using them. More Information and Pricing Details Laboratory Ergonomics DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABERG Broken glassware causes more laboratory accidents than any other hazard. Because it is so fragile, glassware can easily fracture if it is bumped, dropped or too much pressure is applied to it. Some glassware accidents don't require much more than a band-aid, while others can result in a lot of... More Information and Pricing Details Laboratory Hoods Safety DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABHOO Many of the materials used in laboratories give off fumes, mists, vapors, particulates or aerosols which are hazardous. To minimize exposure to these materials, special precautions need to be taken. This often means within a "hood". More Information and Pricing Details Laboratory Safety Series: 12 Program Package SKU: MARLAB-SERIES The 12 program "Laboratory Safety Series" shows both new employees and "seasoned veterans" the importance of safety in the laboratory. The programs review OSHA regulations, cover the use of specific equipment, and stress the importance of using good safety practices. More Information and Pricing Details Material Safety Data Sheets in the Laboratory DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABMSDS All potentially hazardous materials entering a laboratory have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). But to make good use of the information on an MSDS, employees need to understand how it is organized and what it contains More Information and Pricing Details Orientation to Laboratory Safety DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABORI A laboratory can be a dangerous place, and with the daily pressures to get things done employees can be tempted to take shortcuts and ignore safety precautions. And with the increasing complexity of the equipment and procedures involved in experiments, employees need an even greater knowledge ... More Information and Pricing Details OSHA Formaldehyde Standard DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABFOR While formaldehyde is used in many laboratory operations, it can still be a significant health hazard. The results of mishandling formaldehyde can be serious. They can range from the short-term discomfort associated with minor burns or skin irritation... to chronic effects from a lifetime of o... More Information and Pricing Details Planning for Laboratory Emergencies DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABPLA A caustic acid hose has just erupted... an experiment has shown unexpected reactions... what should employees do to deal with these and other emergencies? Employees need to know when and how they should act in an emergency situation. More Information and Pricing Details Preventing Contamination in the Laboratory DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABPRE Handling hazardous chemicals and specimens requires a great deal of caution. If substances are not properly controlled, hazards can spread and contaminate other materials, work areas... even employees themselves. With many laboratories using toxic, corrosive and carcinogenic chemicals, employe... More Information and Pricing Details Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABSAF Broken glassware causes more laboratory accidents than any other hazard. Because it is so fragile, glassware can easily fracture if it is bumped, dropped or too much pressure is applied to it. Some glassware accidents don't require much more than a band-aid, while others can result in a lot of... More Information and Pricing Details Safety Showers and Eye Washes in the Laboratory DVD or VHS SKU: MARLABEYE Employees may never need a safety shower or an eye wash... but if they do, knowing where they are located, and the proper procedures for using them, can prevent serious injury or possibly even save a life. This training product on "Safety Showers and Eye Washes in the Laboratory" reviews the cor... More Information and Pricing Details