This course is intended to introduce laboratory leaders and staff to the essential components of a laboratory safety program. You will learn about the various workings within a laboratory safety program specially how to define a safety program, areas of workplace safety and handling compliance with regulations. Faculty/Authors LMU CommitteeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Format: Online Educational Activity and Post ExamPhysician Competencies: Medical knowledge
Eligibility for CME/CMLE Credit: Max three attempts. You will have a maximum of three attempts to meet the following criteria:
Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions
To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
The faculty have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose
Technical Considerations
Release Date: 1/1/2014 Review Date:Expiration Date: 3/2/2026
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
Describe the basic elements of a laboratory safety program
Identify controls/tools available to promote laboratory safety
Explain the main OSHA regulations that direct a laboratory safety program
Identify areas outside the laboratory that require a safety program