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GLT 111 General laboratory Techniques

ND1 levelEngineering & Technology29 topics

GLT 111 covers 29 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Common Laboratory Hazards
  2. Electrical Hazards
  3. Chemical Hazards
  4. Fire Hazards
  5. Biological Hazards
  6. Mechanical Hazards
  7. Laboratory Safety Rules
  8. Safety Symbols and Signage
  9. Treatment of Acid Burns
  10. Toxic Gas and Liquid Exposure Procedures
  11. Fire Classification and Fire Extinguishers
  12. Burns Treatment
  13. Microbial Contamination Prevention
  14. Electric Shock Precautions and Treatment
  15. First Aid and Artificial Respiration
  16. Laboratory glassware and fittings
  17. Greases, joints and cleansing reagents
  18. Crucibles and their uses
  19. Storage and maintenance of laboratory wares
  20. Calibration and graduation of glassware
  21. Storage containers and chemical storage precautions
  22. Laboratory balances: types and principles
  23. Accuracy, precision, sensitivity and recalibration of balances
  24. Microscopes: types, parts and magnification
  25. Maintenance and minor repair of microscopes
  26. Heating apparatus: uses, sterilization and maintenance
  27. Cooling equipment: principles, applications and maintenance
  28. Temperature measurement equipment and scales
  29. Microtomes, microtomy and knife maintenance

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Common Laboratory Hazards

Common laboratory hazards are the everyday dangers that arise from routine laboratory work in engineering and technology settings. Mastering these hazards—chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic—helps students identify risks, apply appropriate safety measures, and answer exam questions on risk assessment and control.

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