Laboratory Safety Training

Course Description:

WPI faculty, students, and staff working in research laboratories (where hazardous chemicals are used) are required to attend Laboratory Safety Training.  If you have questions regarding your safety training status or if you have questions on how this training may apply to you, please contact EHS by email at ehs@wpi.edu.  

Topics covered during Laboratory Safety Training include, but may not be limited to:

• Emergency Response Procedures
• Accident Reporting
• Hazard Communication
• Selecting Personal Protective Equipment
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Eye & Face Protection
  • Glove Protection
  • Proper Lab Attire
• Reactive Chemical Hazards
• General Guidelines for Working With Chemicals
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety