This course focuses on electrical hazards in laboratory work, which can cause shock, burns, arc events, fires, explosions, equipment damage, and fatal injuries. Laboratory workers face unique risks due to electricity's proximity to sinks, conductive surfaces, energized instruments, solvents, flammable vapors, and metal benches. The purpose is to help workers recognize common electrical hazards, understand how electricity interacts with the laboratory environment, and apply safe work practices.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify common electrical hazards found in laboratory settings
• Describe the risks associated with electrical shock, burns, arc events, and electrical interaction with other laboratory hazards
• Explain the basic purpose of grounding, bonding, and GFCI protection in reducing electrical injury risk
• Recognize warning signs of unsafe electrical equipment, including damaged cords, plugs, outlets, and abnormal equipment behavior
• Describe safe practices for using electrical equipment in laboratory environments, especially near liquids and wet areas
• Explain why overloaded circuits, improper power-strip use, and static electricity can create additional hazards in the laboratory
• Demonstrate awareness of Lockout/Tagout concepts and the risks of working with or near energized equipment
• Describe appropriate response actions for electrical incidents and the importance of promptly reporting damaged or defective equipment