Hazard Assessment

Safety in the laboratory requires a full team effort to be successful. When everyone in the laboratory understands how to identify hazards, assess risk, and select the appropriate control measures to eliminate a hazard or minimize risk, accidents, injuries and near misses can be reduced.

The following information will:

• Familiarize you with the fundamentals of hazard assessment;
• Guide you through preparation practices such as scoping and assembling your team;
• Offer a number of ways to conduct hazard assessments;
• Provide tools (e.g., templates, examples, etc.) that can be shared with your team and used immediately.