The Medical Analysis Department at Tishk International University successfully organized a comprehensive Health and Safety Fundamentals Training Course, comprising six in-depth sessions conducted over the span of two months. The training began on April 14, 2025, and concluded on June 4, 2025, bringing together academic staff, laboratory technicians, and students with a shared focus on enhancing safety awareness and practical skills within laboratory environments.
The objective of the training was to provide the attendees with sufficient knowledge as well as practical skills to manage the hazards in the laboratory and to maintain the safety of the laboratory.
Goals of the Training Session included:
• Informing laboratory staff and students about the potential biological, chemical, and physical dangers that may occur in the laboratory.
• Providing skills in identification as well as safe disposal of laboratory waste sharps, infectious, and dangerous waste.
• Improving skills in basic first aid and emergency response to laboratory specific situations.
• Improving the handling of chemical hazards and regulations and procedures concerning the clean-up of spills, storing, labeling, and usage of the chemicals.
• Safeguarding microbiological hazards by teaching appropriate risks and biosafety levels and PPE.
• Integrating safety and promoting the adoption of international standards and best practices in laboratory work.
The course commenced with an opening session delivered by Dr. Jibril Habib, who gave a general introduction to the training program, highlighting the importance of health and safety awareness in laboratories. He also provided a foundational overview of laboratory components, including the common types of waste produced during laboratory activities.
The subsequent sessions were conducted by various experienced professionals as follows:
• Session Two: Led by Dr. Jamil Baban, this session was about the classification of waste materials in laboratories and it involved detailed methods for safe handling and disposal of each waste type.
• Session Three: Presented by Mr. Kovan Dilawer, who focused on chemical hazards, outlining their risks, proper labeling, storage protocols, and emergency handling techniques.
• Session Four: Covered first aid and emergency situations in laboratories. Participants learned how to respond to common incidents such as chemical spills, burns, and fainting. Practical strategies for stabilizing emergency cases before professional help arrives were demonstrated.
• Session Five: Dr. Aryan Ganjo addressed microbiological hazards, discussing biosafety practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and decontamination procedures.
• Session Six: Concluding the course, Mr. Ramyar Kamal presented a unique session on the importance of sleep management and melatonin regulation. He emphasized how proper rest and circadian rhythm maintenance can positively impact the efficiency, concentration, and health of laboratory technicians during long and demanding shifts.
This training initiative reflects the Medical Analysis Department’s commitment to a safe laboratory practices.
