Wastewater operator continuing education
The Bench Lab: Which OSHA Rule Covers It
Pending state approval in Illinois (Pending)Wastewater bench labs often miss key OSHA rules that lead to unsafe conditions and compliance issues. This hour shows how to identify the right standards, required safety gear, and practical steps to keep lab work safe and meet OSHA's chemical hygiene rules.
Course summary, as it appears on your certificate
To provide wastewater operators with a clear understanding of the OSHA Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), its application scope, specific requirements for bench labs, common misconceptions, and practical operator decisions regarding compliance and safety practices in the laboratory environment associated with wastewater treatment plants.
Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher
Credit awarded: 1 hour — Safety
The Illinois course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.
One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what Illinois records against your renewal.
What's included
- Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
- Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
- An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
- Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard
One-time payment · lifetime access to this course
About 72 minutes of video · 1 hour