Is your lab safety training - safe?

The article "Is Your Lab Safety Training — Safe?" from the Lab Safety Institute emphasizes that safety training itself must adhere to rigorous safety standards. It highlights a real incident where a chemical demonstration led to an unintended explosion, underscoring the need for thorough risk assessments, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and strict adherence to safety protocols. Key learning objectives include conducting comprehensive risk evaluations, ensuring all participants use suitable PPE, following established safety procedures during demonstrations, providing clear communication and training to all involved, opting for safer simulation methods when possible, and maintaining preparedness for emergency responses. The article serves as a reminder that safety training must exemplify the very precautions it seeks to instill.