Lab Hazards Training Workshop

NAME OF EVENT: Lab Hazards Training Workshop
GUEST OF EVENT: Mohammad Ali
DATE OF EVENT: 22 August 2022
TIME OF EVENT: 10:00 am onwards
VENUE: ZUFESTM (North Nazimabad Campus)

IEEE Ziauddin University Student Branch in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals, Karachi organised a workshop on Laboratory Hazard Training on 22nd of august 2022.

The speaker of the workshop was Muhammad Ali – a Biotechnology student. This workshop was designed to assist in the reduction of risk involved working in the laboratory as safety is essential when working with hazardous chemicals. The session also covered the primary and secondary safety barriers, personal protective equipments, the four biosafety levels, donning and doffing, microbiological safety techniques and what not. Not only theoretical sessions but demonstrations were also given such as how to perform CPR or wear PPEs to have a better understanding of the concepts explained. The workshop concluded via conducting a question and answer session. In short, the workshop gave the attendees an insight into latest laboratory techniques.

The event ended on a high note as it was graced by the presence of ZUFESTM dean Dr Fahad Azim along with faculty members Sir Ashfaque and Dr Fariha. A token of appreciation was also presented to the speaker for his efforts in conducting such an amazing workshop and to show support and praise.