Extinguish the Risk: Fire Safety in the Laboratory

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Identify common fire hazards in the clinical laboratory.
  • Apply strategies to prevent laboratory fires.
  • Describe the PASS technique for operating a portable fire extinguisher.
  • Recognize the appropriate response to a laboratory fire.
  • Explain how fire prevention supports a strong laboratory safety culture.

Course Outline

  • Extinguish the Risk: Fire Safety in the Laboratory
    • Course Description
    • Understanding Laboratory Fire Hazards
    • Preventing Laboratory Fires
    • Fire Extinguisher Basics
    • Responding to a Laboratory Fire
    • Regulatory Considerations
    • Fire Drills
    • Case Scenario
    • Knowledge CheckWhat does the second "S" in the PASS method represent?
    • Knowledge CheckWhat is the first priority when discovering a laboratory fire?
    • Knowledge CheckWhy are routine fire drills important in the clinical laboratory?
    • Fire Safety and Safety Culture
    • Conclusion and Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.