Laboratory safety

Basic laboratory safety course for Chemical Safety Officers and others who are working in laboratories at Uppsala University.

This course is aimed at

  • All employees

Topic

  • Work environment

A laboratory safety course is offered twice a year for all employees who work in laboratories at Uppsala University. The course is aimed for Chemical Safety Officers and others who are working in laboratories.

The course contains, among other things, information about basic legislation in the field of chemicals, e.g.:

  • The role and duties of the Chemical Safety Officers
  • Risk management
  • Purchase of chemicals and waste management
  • Labeling and storage of chemicals
  • Personal protective equipment and emergency equipment

The course is given in the form of a lecture mixed with group discussions and lasts about 3 hours.

There is also a web-based laboratory safety course available in both Swedish and English.

Course occasions and sign-up

Right now there is no course planned. Please contact Annie Engström or Anna Maria Näslund for more information.