2.2.8 What did we see on the Site Visits

Illuminating the Path to ISO 15189 (SLMTA 3) e-Learning Course
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PURPOSE:

Knowledge of good laboratory safety practices does not always result in the implementation of these practices. This activity uses actual site visit photos to highlight and discuss why these unsafe practices persist despite knowledge to the contrary.

KEY MESSAGES:

  • Proper waste disposal relies on a clearly defined policy, a well-designed and organized workspace, and accountability / oversight by laboratory management.
  • A workspace requires physical organization. The design must be carefully thought out to reflect the way people actually work in the environment.
  • A workspace requires visual organization. Visual cues that clearly communicate quickly and easily are required.

SELF ASSESSMENT:

Can you:

  • Articulate the lab policy for safe waste disposal?
  • Spot unsafe practices in waste disposal?
  • Create a workplace that is organized physically and visually to promote not only safe waste disposal, but safety in all laboratory practices?
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Course contents

Course Overview
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2.0 QMS 2 Overview 1 video · 3 min
QMS 2 Introduction
2.1 Personnel 14 videos · 56 min
Personnel Management Process Map
Competency Assessment Program
Creating a Personnel File
How Do You Assign Personnel to Tasks
2.2 Infrastructure and Safety 18 videos · 2 h 4 min
Process + Structure = Outcome
Improving a Problem Floor Plan
Mapping Out and Improving the Floor Plan of your Laboratory
Workstation Set-Up
Laboratory Safety Demonstrations
Assessing Safety Incidents
Conducting a Safety Audit
What did we see on the Site Visits
2.3 Purchasing and Inventory 11 videos · 1 h 7 min
Purchasing and Inventory Process Map
Forecasting and Calculating Ordering Amounts
Did You Receive What You Ordered
2.4 Equipment 15 videos · 1 h 33 min
Equipment Management Process Map
Creating a Maintenance and QC Log
Making a Service Call