Laboratory Safety: Flammables and Explosives

Flammables and explosives are some of the most dangerous materials used in a laboratory. When working with these substances, employees need to know their characteristics, as well as how to prevent accidents and injuries when using them. This training discusses the nature of flammable and explosive materials, as well as hazards associated with their use. It also reviews the proper handling procedures and personal protective equipment that should be used when working with these substances.

Thirty-nine interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Lesson interactions provide the learner opportunities to apply what he or she has learned. The computer assesses the learner’s level of understanding of all learning objectives. All questions in this training are fully narrated. Narrations enhance comprehension and are welcome support for learners with reading skill deficits and when English is the learner’s second language. When the learner answers a question incorrectly the computer provides remedial instruction and reviews the material until the learner can answer correctly.

Mastery’s exclusive Follow-up Review, standard in all Mastery Advantage courses, provides time-delayed reinforcement and review of the learner’s newly acquired knowledge. The Follow-up Review enhances the transfer of newly acquired knowledge to the learner’s long-term memory.

The Learner navigates through the training and its resources using the standard Mastery Control Bar. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. A topical index provides a complete map to the instructional material. The learner can ask for all training information on any topic at any time during the lesson presentations. The learner can use the topical index as a reference source even after completing the training. Closed Captioning is included. A complete transcript of all audio and video files is also provided with this training. Use the transcript file in conjunction with MODIFY to simplify customizations.

Training for all laboratory technicians.

• Introduction To Flammables and Explosives
• Flammables
• Explosives
• Ventilation and Storage
• Cleaning Up Spilled Flammables
• Disposing of Flammables and Explosives
• Emergencies and Evacuations

• Identify the characteristics of flammables.
  • Identify the meaning of flashpoint.
  • Identify upper and lower limits of flammability.
  • Identify the meaning of ignition temperature.
  • Identify some of the steps to reduce the risk of chemical fires.
• Identify the characteristics of explosives.
  • Identify conditions that may increase the potential for explosions.
  • Identify safety equipment that must be used when working with explosives.
• Recognize the importance of proper ventilation, transport and storage of chemicals.
  • Identify the reasons that ventilation is so important.
  • Identify the meaning of flashback.
  • Identify safe methods to transport chemicals
  • Identify safe storage procedures for chemicals.
  • Identify safety information included on compressed gas cylinder labels.
  • Identify how to check compressed gas cylinders for leaks.
• Recognize the proper procedures to clean up spills and dispose of chemicals.
  • Identify safety precautions to take in the event of a spill.
  • Identify the correct absorbents to use in the event of a spill.
  • Identify safety precautions to take when disposing of chemicals
  • Recognize personal responsibility for the proper disposal of chemicals.
• Recognize the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
  • Identify key information to memorize in case of an emergency.
  • Identify appropriate actions to take in case of an emergency.