Laboratory Safety: Electrical Safety is a 29-minute online course that teaches laboratory personnel how to identify electrical hazards, safely operate laboratory equipment, and respond to electrical emergencies in research and testing environments. It is designed for lab technicians, researchers, and facility managers and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Electrical hazards in laboratory settings present unique risks that differ from standard industrial environments. Research laboratories use a wide range of electrical equipment - from low-voltage instrumentation to high-voltage power supplies, electrophoresis units, and custom-built experimental apparatus. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrical incidents cause approximately 160 workplace fatalities and thousands of injuries annually across all industries. Laboratories are particularly vulnerable because equipment is frequently modified, electrical loads change as experiments evolve, and wet conditions are common near sinks and chemical processing areas.
This course trains your employees to identify electrical hazards specific to laboratory environments, apply safe work practices when operating and maintaining lab equipment, and respond appropriately to electrical emergencies including shock, arc flash, and equipment fires. Your team will learn about proper grounding and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) requirements, safe use of extension cords and power strips, equipment inspection procedures, and lockout/tagout principles as they apply to laboratory equipment servicing.
Laboratory electrical safety is governed by OSHA's Electrical Safety standards under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, which covers electrical design safety for equipment and wiring (1910.302-308) and safety-related work practices (1910.331-335). The standard requires that electrical equipment be maintained in a safe condition, that employees be trained on electrical hazards relevant to their work, and that proper guarding and insulation be maintained. Laboratories may also fall under 29 CFR 1910.1450 (the Laboratory Standard) when working with hazardous chemicals, which requires a Chemical Hygiene Plan that addresses all laboratory hazards including electrical risks. Serious violations of electrical safety standards carry penalties of up to $16,550, and willful violations can reach $165,514. Employers are required to provide training that enables employees to recognize and avoid unsafe electrical conditions in their work environment.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.