11/2/2026 Lab Update: Training Available for Conducting Laboratory Risk Assessments

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The CDC Division of Laboratory Systems is offering Fundamentals of Laboratory Risk Assessment training on OneLab REACH^TM. This basic-level course emphasizing the importance and benefits of risk management is designed for laboratory professionals and others who work in clinical or public health laboratories. This training focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating laboratory hazards, and is also intended for those responsible for conducting or reviewing risk assessments. At the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Describe how risk assessments fit into the laboratory risk management process.

• List key activities involved in the risk assessment process.

• Identify potential hazards associated with laboratory work.

• Define risk and risk characteristics.

Identify critical factors in determining risk acceptability. The course takes about one hour to complete, and learners can earn 1.0 P.A.C.E.® credit.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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