Microaccreditation in Safety and Health in Laboratories

Microaccreditation in Safety and Health in Laboratories aims to promote the safety and health of workers is an unquestionable priority to guarantee safe working environments, and this urgency is even more pronounced in the laboratory context, where the handling of potentially dangerous agents is a common occurrence . It is extremely important to prevent professional risks, safeguard the safety and health of workers and appropriate training as essential foundations for eradicating risk factors and preventing accidents in the workplace. Laboratory professionals play a crucial role in defending their own safety and that of others. This protection depends on the deliberate and effective application of good laboratory practices, as well as the appropriate use of available safety equipment. Additionally, experience, knowledge of the dangers associated with specific laboratory procedures, safe habits, constant attention and respect for individual and collective health are absolutely essential requirements to mitigate the risks intrinsic to laboratory work. In summary, promoting safety and health in the workplace, especially in laboratory environments, requires a constant commitment to training, good practices and awareness of risks, with the aim of ensuring the protection of everyone involved and the prevention of accidents. In this context, the prevention of professional risks, the preservation of workers’ health and safety and adequate training play crucial roles in eliminating risk factors and preventing accidents.

All professionals who work in laboratories, namely teachers, laboratory technicians, those responsible for maintaining the facilities or anyone who has to carry out interventions in the laboratory, can apply.

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