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UV Safety

Training Course Specifics
Summary: The hazards associated with UV light in the clinical laboratory and the proper use of safety equipment to avoid exposure

Intended Audience: All laboratory staff

Length of Course: 1 hour

Number of Exam Questions: 10

Authors: Sara Trimble, MT(ASCP)
Adam Orkand, BA

Continuing Education Credit
Number of credit hours: 1 hour
Accredited by: P.A.C.E. (State of California)
  State of Florida

Learning Objectives

List two negative health effects of UV light exposure.

List four pieces of UV personal protective equipment and describe how to use them appropriately.

Describe how to distinguish UV protective shielding from shielding that does not protect against UV light.


Course Outline 
Overview
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Exposure Risk
Review of UV Light
Assessing Risk
Working With UV Light
Biosafety Cabinets
Health Effects
Overview
Skin
Eyes
Exposure Control
Shields
Personal Protective Equipment
Final Exam
Exam 1