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Laboratory Safety Online Course
The Laboratory Safety online course provides essential training for working safely in laboratory environments. It introduces learners to key principles of laboratory health and safety, including how to identify common risks and manage chemical, biological, and physical hazards effectively.
This structured and easy-to-follow online training course is designed to support safe working practices and improve awareness of laboratory risks. It is suitable for all laboratory personnel, as well as supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing staff working in laboratory settings.
Upon successful completion, learners receive a verifiable CPD-accredited certificate, providing formal evidence of training for compliance records, audits, and organisational safety documentation.
Why is Laboratory Safety Training Important?
HSE data shows that preventable incidents still occur in UK laboratory and scientific settings each year, highlighting the ongoing need for effective laboratory safety training and risk control measures.
Laboratories contain a range of potential hazards that can result in serious injury or health risks if not properly controlled. Laboratory safety training helps reduce accidents, ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, and promotes a safer working environment for all staff.
Who Should Take This Laboratory Safety Course?
This course is suitable for:
- Laboratory technicians and assistants
- Scientists and research staff
- Laboratory supervisors and managers
- Anyone working in or around laboratory environments
It is also ideal for individuals responsible for health and safety oversight within laboratory settings.
Laboratory Safety CPD Accreditation
This course is CPD-accredited, supporting ongoing professional development and demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory health and safety training.
Course Format and Duration
This is a fully online, self-paced training course that can be completed anytime, anywhere. The flexible format makes it ideal for busy professionals, allowing learners to complete training at their own pace.
Laboratory Safety Certificate
On successful completion, learners receive a verifiable digital certificate confirming their laboratory safety training. This certificate can be used as evidence for compliance, audits, and
internal training records. The Lab Safety certificate is valid for 3 years.
Echo3 – A Smarter Way to Train
Echo3 delivers modern, flexible, and compliance-focused online training solutions designed for today’s workforce. Our courses help organisations improve workplace safety, meet legal obligations, and support continuous professional development through high-quality digital learning.
You can combine this course with other online health and safety training courses to create a comprehensive learning package. For example, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Fire Safety Awareness. All courses are accessible individually or by using Echo3 Training Credits.
Laboratory Safety Certificate
A CPD accredited certificate, emailed the moment you pass. Employers, agencies and auditors scan the QR code to check it on the spot.
- valid
- 3 years
- Emailed instantly
- QR code verification
- Audit-ready online record
- Free, unlimited retakes
Written in accordance with the Good Laboratory Practice Regulations 1997 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). Last updated June 2024.
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Assessment
- Complete a 15-question, multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course
- Achieve a minimum score of 80% to receive your certificate by email
- Free unlimited retakes — revisit the course and retry the quiz if needed
- A posted certificate is available for £9
- The Echo3 Lab Safety certificate is valid for 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
The Laboratory Safety online course is a health and safety training programme designed to help learners work safely in laboratory environments. It covers key risks such as chemical, biological, and physical hazards and how to manage them effectively.
This Laboratory Safety course is aimed at any individuals who work in roles that may require them to enter or oversee a laboratory environment.
This includes managers and supervisors responsible for others undertaking laboratory work, all technical and domestic/cleaning staff, and any visiting contractors who require to access a laboratory.
Laboratory safety training is essential for reducing workplace accidents, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and protecting staff from exposure to hazardous substances and unsafe working conditions.
The course covers a range of laboratory hazards, including chemical exposure, biological agents, physical risks, and unsafe working practices. It also explains how to identify and control these risks effectively.
Yes. The course is CPD-accredited, meaning it supports professional development and provides formal recognition of learning in laboratory health and safety.
The course is self-paced and can be completed online in a flexible format. It is designed to be efficient and typically takes a around 40 minutes to complete, making it suitable for busy professionals.
Yes. Upon successful completion, learners receive a verifiable digital certificate that can be used as evidence of training for audits, compliance records, and workplace documentation.
Yes. The course supports workplace health and safety compliance by helping organisations meet their legal responsibilities and ensure staff are trained to work safely in laboratory environments.
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