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The Laboratory Safety Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to practice safer science worldwide.

No lesson is so important & no task is so urgent that we cannot take the time to Teach, Learn, and Practice Science Safely. The Laboratory Safety Institute is an international nonprofit education organization for laboratory safety. LSI provides the highest quality laboratory safety training, audits, inspections and consultation services throughout the world.

10/30/2025

Advance Your Lab Safety Expertise This November!

Registration is still open for the Laboratory Safety Institute’s upcoming professional development courses. Each session is designed to move beyond compliance, helping you strengthen safety culture, apply practical solutions, and build leadership skills in laboratory safety.

Two-Day Lab Safety Course:
A real-world approach to safety leadership, featuring case studies, engaging “safety fail” stories, and insights to help you create a safer lab and a safer life.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/

Authorized OSHA Outreach 10-Hour Course (Focus: Lab Safety):
This is not a typical OSHA course. Through real-world stories drawn from 45+ years of experience, participants gain lasting lessons and practical tools to integrate safety into everyday work and education.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/osha-10-hour-lab-safety-nov-5-6-2

Lab Ventilation and Fume Hood Webinar:
Explore air circulation, hood types, and best practices for fume hood use to ensure a safe and compliant lab environment.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/lab-ventilation-fume-hoods-11-7-25

Laboratory Waste Management Course:
Learn effective strategies for handling and disposing of hazardous waste, a critical yet often-overlooked component of laboratory safety.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/lab-waste-management-11-12-25

Biosafety in the Lab – The Fundamentals Course:
An introductory course designed to fill in the gaps in foundational biosafety knowledge. Covering key principles, containment practices, decontamination, and biological risk assessment for anyone working with live materials.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/biosafety-in-the-laboratory-11-18-25

How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Course:
Gain the tools and insight to go beyond regulatory requirements, identify hidden hazards, and serve as a safety leader within your organization.
→ Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-11-25-25

Learn from experts. Strengthen your safety culture. Protect your people.

10/28/2025

An inspiring start to ! It’s energizing to see professionals from around the world come together to strengthen a culture of safety, innovation, and sustainability. The pre-conference workshops have already sparked valuable insights, meaningful discussions, and collaboration among safety leaders who are setting a strong foundation for what’s ahead this week.

The Laboratory Safety Institute is proud to be part of this important conversation shaping the future of our industry. Excited for what’s to come at !

10/27/2025

Safer Science™ Masterclass — Season 2 (2025–2026)

The Laboratory Safety Institute’s Safer Science™ Masterclass is back for Season 2, bringing together K–12 educators, lab techs, and school leaders to strengthen safety practices that last.

This year, we’re diving into practical, real-world topics that help educators build safer, more sustainable learning environments:
- Foundations & Routines that build department-wide buy-in
- Greener labs with safer chemical and equipment alternatives
- Effective storage systems and PPE practices that protect everyone
- Leadership and legacy — creating a safety culture that endures

You’ll leave each session with:
✅ Action-ready tools and planning templates
✅ Certificates of completion (CEUs/district PD hours)
✅ Access to all session recordings
✅ Community support through Beyond Benign Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)

This Masterclass is a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share experiences, and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as you strengthen your safety knowledge.

👉 Register today: www.labsafety.org/science-safety-for-teachers-masterclass-season-2-webinar-series

10/22/2025

Lab Ventilation and Fume Hoods Webinar | November 7, 2025

Air circulation and air quality are essential components of a safe laboratory environment. Understanding the different types of hoods, their functions, and the proper methods for using them is key to maintaining safety and compliance.

Join us for this one-hour webinar to learn the Golden Rules of Fume Hood Use and discover how to ensure every experiment is conducted in a controlled and protected workspace.

Register now: https://www.labsafety.org/events/lab-ventilation-fume-hoods-11-7-25

10/21/2025

We’re thrilled to share that LSI will be featured at !

We’re bringing our expertise in two exciting ways:
🧠 Stephen Taylor joins an exclusive panel exploring how innovation is reshaping laboratory and chemical safety.
🧪 Christina McKeon will lead a hands-on, two-day workshop designed to help participants create safer and more sustainable lab environments.

From tackling environmental challenges to sharing innovative safety solutions, promises to be an inspiring event and we’re honored to be part of it!

10/20/2025

Authorized OSHA Outreach 10-Hour for General Industry

Join us: November 5-6, 2025 | Live on Zoom

Laboratory environments come with unique risks — from chemical and biological hazards to electrical and ergonomic concerns.

That’s why the Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) has designed a specialized OSHA 10-Hour Course focused specifically on laboratory safety and health compliance.

Through this training you will gain a solid foundation in OSHA standards with an emphasis on real-world lab safety applications:
✅ Understanding OSHA’s role in laboratory safety
✅ Chemical, biological, and hazardous materials handling
✅ PPE selection and use for lab environments
✅ Emergency action, fire prevention, and electrical safety
✅ OSHA Laboratory Standard & Chemical Hygiene Plan requirements
✅ “The Worst” Lab Picture Tour — an engaging visual session on what not to do!

Upon completion, participants receive their OSHA General Industry 10-Hour Completion Card, demonstrating their understanding of essential workplace safety and health practices.

→ Register today: https://www.labsafety.org/events/osha-10-hour-lab-safety-nov-5-6-2

Whether you’re a lab manager, safety officer, or research professional, this course empowers you to create a safer, more compliant work environment.

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The Laboratory Safety Institute is a nonprofit educational institution providing safety courses and consulting for chemical laboratories worldwide.

We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 27 countries, spanning 130 different industries, including research, high-tech, government, medicine, and academia. Many of our students say they love our courses because they are engaging and make a wealth of information easy to absorb and retain. Virtually any lab, anywhere can benefit from our expert training, audits and inspections.

The Laboratory Safety Institute was founded by James Kaufman, Ph.D. in 1978. While driving home from work in 1973, he heard on the radio that there had been a serious explosion at nearby Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Kaufman had recently completed post-doctoral work at Worcester Polytechnic, and had earned his Ph.D. there a few years before. Upon hearing the news of the accident, he bypassed his house, driving straight to the Worcester lab instead.

"I got there two hours after the explosion," Kaufman remembers. "The light fixtures had been blown off the ceiling, the windows had been blown out of the room. A grad student I knew blew off portions of his hands, and he was lucky he wasn't killed."