Industry statistics
40,000+ workers
Workforce
High
Risk level
Lab-based
First aider ratio
HLTAID011 + chem/bio
Certification
Most common injury scenarios
Pre-empt the predictable. These are the scenarios you should be ready for in this industry.
- Chemical burns (acids, bases)
- Chemical inhalation
- Eye exposure to hazardous materials
- Biological contamination
- Radiation exposure (limited facilities)
- Cryogenic burns (liquid nitrogen)
- Glass injuries
- Electric shock from equipment
Industry-specific first aid guides
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Laboratory chemical exposure response
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Acid / alkali burn emergency
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Biological hazard exposure protocols
Laboratory eye injury management
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