Stay Grounded: Electrical 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 electrical hazards in the clinical laboratory.
  • Recognize safe work practices that reduce the risk of electrical injury.
  • Describe appropriate actions when electrical hazards or equipment failures are identified.
  • Explain how to respond safely during an electrical emergency.
  • Recognize how electrical safety supports a strong laboratory safety culture.

Course Outline

  • Stay Grounded: Electrical Safety in the Laboratory
    • Course Description
    • Understanding Laboratory Electrical Hazards
    • Static Electricity in the Laboratory
    • Common Electrical Hazards
    • Preventing Electrical Injuries
    • Preventing Electrical Injuries, continued
    • Responding to an Electrical Emergency
    • Regulatory Considerations
    • Case Scenario
    • Knowledge Check What should you do if a coworker is receiving an electrical shock and is still in contact with the electrical source?
    • Knowledge CheckWhy should damaged electrical equipment be reported immediately?
    • Knowledge CheckWhich statement best describes the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures?
    • 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.