New kids on the block - Histologist Guide to New Hire Safety Orientation

Recorded On: 09/30/2025

As staffing challenges continue to be an area of concern for laboratory leaders, individuals across various educational and occupational levels are being sought to enter the lab. The chemical, biological, and physical risks associated with working in the Histology lab remain regardless of prior experience. Fortunately, leaders can educate new employee to raise awareness of these risks, help them comprehend the policies and procedures in place, and demonstrate how to properly use the engineering controls designed to keep them safe. Learn how to effectively train new staff to become components of, and key contributors to the culture of safety in your labs

CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

Jason Nagy

Jason P. Nagy, PhD, MLS (ASCP) received his Bachelor and Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He then attained his PhD in Health Related Sciences with track in Clinical Laboratory Science from VCU in 2018. He has held various positions across the lab environment and is now the Lab Safety Support Coordinator for Sentara Health, a hospital system with laboratories throughout Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to his role in the hospital, he has been a key safety speaker, author, and educator for labs across the country.