Description:MARCOM's "Safe Handling
of Laboratory Glassware" Video Training Program discusses the
nature of various types of glassware, and the problems it can cause...
as well as the need for employees to use and maintain laboratory glassware
safely. 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 blood and the need for medical attention. And the threat of
contamination from the materials in a broken container can also be a serious
problem.
Areas covered in the program include Inspecting glassware
before use, effects of extreme temperatures and pressures, matching glassware
to the experiment, working with glass tubing, using personal protective
equipment, storage and handling, washing and cleanup, and more. The Video
Program comes with a comprehensive Leader's Guide, reproducible Scheduling
& Attendance Form, Employee Quiz, Training Certificate and Training
Log. This Video Training Program is one of 12 in the Elements
of Safety Laboratory Safety Training Series.