Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) Hands-On Training

Duration: 
3 hours
Prerequisites: 
Laboratory Safety Compliance, Laboratory Safety Practices, Managing Laboratory Chemicals
Course mode: 
Classroom

This course provides practice in identifying common laboratory hazards, conducting risk assessments, generating standard operating protocols, organizing chemical storage, and chemical waste management. The course provides information on tools and documents that support the laboratory in maintaining a safe workplace.

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Intended Audience 

Recommended for individuals acting as the Chemical Hygiene Officer in research and teaching laboratories, principal investigators, laboratory safety officers, instructors, and supervisors.

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201