International Health Regulations (IHR)

Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) training toolkit

Training material

2 - Facilities and safety

The purpose of this module is to provide the participants with information that contributes to quality laboratory practices and a safe working environment.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • relate how facility design impacts the efficiency and safety of laboratory workers;
  • describe practices to prevent or reduce risks;
  • list personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used routinely by laboratory workers;
  • explain general safety requirements for the laboratory;
  • describe steps to take in response to emergencies such as biological or chemical spills, or laboratory fires.

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