Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Laboratory technicians and analysts
• Quality control/assurance personnel
• Research scientists and lab supervisors
• Health and safety officers
• Maintenance and calibration personnel
• New laboratory staff or anyone working in a laboratory environment

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the functions and correct usage of common laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Apply maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure equipment accuracy and longevity.
• Identify and control potential hazards associated with laboratory operations.
• Implement standard safety protocols, including PPE usage and emergency procedures.
• Handle, store, and dispose of laboratory chemicals safely and responsibly.
• Comply with local and international laboratory safety standards and regulations.

DAY 1

Introduction to Laboratory Equipment and Environment

• Pre-test
• Overview of laboratory types and functions
• Classification of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Laboratory layout and workflow design
• Basic laboratory terminologies and operating principles
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

DAY 2

Operation and Maintenance of Laboratory Instruments

• Introduction to key laboratory instruments:

• Balances, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, pH meters, incubators, autoclaves

• Proper operating procedures
• Calibration and maintenance requirements
• Troubleshooting common equipment problems
• Recordkeeping and equipment logs

DAY 3

Laboratory Safety Management

• Introduction to laboratory hazards (chemical, biological, physical, radiological)
• Risk assessment and hazard control
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use
• Laboratory signage and safety communication
• Fire safety and prevention in the lab

DAY 4

Chemical Handling and Emergency Response

• Safe storage and labeling of chemicals (GHS, MSDS/SDS)
• Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Chemical spill response procedures
• First aid and emergency equipment (eyewash stations, fire extinguishers)
• Emergency preparedness: evacuation plans and drills

DAY 5

Regulatory Compliance and Practical Workshop

• Overview of local and international laboratory safety standards (OSHA, ISO, WHO, etc.)
• Auditing and inspection readiness
• Case studies: Laboratory accidents and prevention strategies
• Course review
•  Post-test