Description: Foundational knowledge related to laboratory safety.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss laboratory safety.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain general safety practices.

2. Explain the emergency evacuation plan.

3. Explain the main principles of a biosafety plan.

4. Explain the main principles of a chemical hygiene plan.

5. Explain spill response process.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: The impact of building design on laboratory safety.

Terminal Competency:

Describe how the physical environment impacts safety.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Discuss the elements of a floor plan.

2. Describe the impact of utility outages.

3. Discuss laboratory security measures.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Articles worn to protect laboratory personnel.

Terminal Competency:

Describe personal protective equipment.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain the importance of PPE.

2. Select PPE for function.

3. Illustrate use of PPE.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Equipment designed to mitigate the effects of laboratory hazards.

Terminal Competency:

Describe laboratory safety equipment.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain the importance of safety equipment.

2. Select safety equipment for function.

3. Illustrate use of safety equipment.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.