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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.

01/12/2026

Start 2026 strong with one of LSI’s most popular courses!

Our 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 is a practical, interactive training designed for laboratory professionals working in 𝗞–𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Explore real-world safety challenges, regulatory expectations, and proven strategies for managing chemical, biological, and physical hazards, while strengthening emergency readiness, risk awareness, and safety program effectiveness. The course focuses on real-world hazards, regulatory expectations, and proven strategies for building safer, more resilient lab environments.

📅 First 2026 session: January 22–23

🎉 New Year Safety Jump Start Rate (Limited Time)
Register by January 31, 2026 and save 30% on your registration.

How to claim your savings:
✔ Pick your course date (any 2026 date)
✔ Select the “New Year Safety Jump Start” registration tier
✔ Complete registration by January 31, 2026 to lock in the rate

Plan ahead, secure your seat, and invest in lab safety for the year ahead.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.labsafety.org/2-day-lab-safety-short-course

01/09/2026

NFPA 45 Essentials Training — Register by Jan 31 to Save

Understanding 𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝟰𝟱: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 is essential for professionals responsible for laboratory design, review, and safety oversight.

Our NFPA 45 Essentials Training is a live, two-session (6-hour) virtual course designed for 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 who need practical, real-world guidance on applying NFPA 45.

What you’ll gain:
- Clear understanding of laboratory unit classifications and fire protection requirements
- Practical insight into ventilation, chemical hazards, flammable liquids, and compressed gases
- Alignment with NIH’s Design Requirements Manual (DRM)
- Tools to identify common gaps and ask the right questions during project review

🎉 New Year Safety Jump Start Rate (Limited Time)

Register by January 31, 2026, and save 30% on your registration!

How to claim your savings:
✔ Pick your course date (Feb, May, Sept., Dec.)
✔ Select the “New Year Safety Jump Start” registration tier
✔ Complete registration by January 31, 2026 to lock in the rate

👉 Learn more & register:
https://www.labsafety.org/nfpa-45

01/08/2026

Secure Your 2026 Seat — 30% Off Ends January 31, 2026

Jump-start your 2026 lab safety goals with our biggest discount ever. For a limited time, save 30% on all Live Virtual Courses scheduled throughout the 2026 calendar.

How to claim your savings:

1️⃣ Pick your course and date
The discount applies to any 2026 live virtual session, including:
•Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course
https://www.labsafety.org/2-day-lab-safety-short-course
• Laboratory Waste Management
https://www.labsafety.org/laboratory-waste-management
• Biosafety in the Laboratory
https://www.labsafety.org/biosafety-in-the-laboratory
• NFPA 45 for Laboratories
https://www.labsafety.org/nfpa-45
• How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer
https://www.labsafety.org/more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer

2️⃣ Select the correct rate at checkout
Choose the “𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁” registration tier.

3️⃣ Register by January 31, 2026 to lock in these savings.

If you’re planning safety training for the year ahead, now is the time to secure your seat.

01/07/2026

As we move into 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, it is clear that 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, not just in regulations, but in expectations around 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 across hazard communication, chemical risk management, PPE, fire safety, and ventilation. What stands out most is that these shifts are pushing laboratories 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 toward 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 that better support people and research.

In our 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴, we take a close look at the most significant lab safety developments from 2025 and outline 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗛&𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 in the year ahead.

At LSI, we are preparing institutions to meet what is coming through 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, particularly around 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗖𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝟰𝟱, 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗣𝗘 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Through 𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, organizations build strong safety communities through ongoing education, shared learning, and peer engagement. Those efforts are reinforced by the 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, a proven framework that aligns 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 to create sustainable, resilient safety cultures.

Now is the time to step back, assess where you are, and consider what support will make the biggest difference for the year ahead.

👉See What's Ahead: https://www.labsafety.org/lab-safety-in-review-major-changes-in-2025-and-whats-ahead-in-2026

01/06/2026

In all laboratories, how chemicals are handled and stored plays a critical role in keeping people safe and science moving forward.

Small oversights, such as unclear labels, improper storage of incompatible materials, or inconsistent use of protective equipment, can quickly escalate into serious incidents. When storage areas are disorganized or access is not controlled, the risk multiplies.

Strong chemical safety practices reduce uncertainty, prevent avoidable reactions, and protect both people and research.

Effective programs ensure that chemicals are:
✔ Properly identified and labeled
✔ Segregated by hazard class and compatibility
✔ Routinely reviewed and maintained
✔ Managed by trained and authorized personnel

When we improve how chemicals are handled and stored, we create safer labs and safer communities beyond the lab.

📅 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆
We will explore what makes chemicals hazardous, how those hazards translate into real-world risks, and the practical storage and handling strategies that help prevent incidents before they occur.
👉 Register now: https://www.labsafety.org/events/chemical-handling-and-storage-1-9

01/05/2026

✨ Kicking Off the New Year with New Learning Opportunities at LSI ✨

🔥 NEW COURSE: NFPA 45 for Labs
This new course covers the essential principles of NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, with an emphasis on practical application, alignment with NIH’s Design Requirements Manual, and key considerations for laboratory safety oversight.
👉 Join us on February 12: https://www.labsafety.org/events/nfpa45-feb-12

🔬 More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer – New Format
Our long-standing CHO course is now offered in a two-day format (4 hours per day), allowing for deeper discussion, improved retention, and greater flexibility, while keeping the real-world focus CHOs rely on.
👉 Join us February 17–18: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-feb-17-18

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱. 𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.
This year is about delivering smarter, more accessible training that meets the real needs of today’s labs.

12/31/2025

2025: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Impact at LSI

As we close out 2025, we’re grateful for a year defined by momentum, collaboration, and measurable progress in science safety.

Thanks to our global community of educators, safety professionals, and partners, the Laboratory Safety Institute advanced safer science across K–12 schools, universities, and laboratories nationwide.

Highlights from 2025 include:
🔬 150+ educators trained through Safer Science Summits in four cities
📊 96% Net Promoter Score, with many veteran educators receiving their first formal safety training
🏅 STEM.org accreditation and Top 5% Best in STEM recognition
🚀 Launch of new initiatives, including OSHA 10-Hour Lab Safety, Safety Trustmarks, and national incident dashboards
🌍 Thought leadership at major conferences and publications in leading journals
📥 667+ safety resources downloaded by educators worldwide

2025 marked a year of real impact, and we’re just getting started.

Looking ahead to 2026, LSI will focus on turning momentum into lasting change by expanding access to training, modernizing learning platforms, and embedding safety into everyday practice across education and research.

📣 Join us for our free webinar to see what's ahead in 2026:

Lab Safety 2.0: Charting a New Path Forward

We’ll share the data, insights, and innovations shaping science safety in 2026 and beyond!
👉 Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/webinar-lab-safety-2-0

Thank you for being part of this journey. We can't wait to see what's in store for 2026!

12/19/2025

𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.

A recent ACS Publications article takes a thoughtful and detailed look at an issue we see regularly in schools across the country: hazardous legacy chemicals accumulating in K–12 science laboratories, often without the funding, time, or institutional support needed to address them.

We were honored that the author, Myriam Giselle Vidal Valero, included the work of the Laboratory Safety Institute, alongside educators, nonprofits, and local and state partners working to move this issue forward. The article captures a reality many teachers experience when opening a chemical cabinet for the first time: aging, unlabeled, and unstable chemicals paired with uncertainty about where to begin.

“𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲...”

This perspective aligns closely with what we encounter in our work. Teachers are rarely the cause of these problems, but they are often left to manage them alone. Many inherit chemical inventories they did not order, may not have formal chemistry training, and face administrative or budget constraints that make meaningful action difficult.

When risks go unaddressed, educators are often forced into a no-win situation. If an incident occurs, teachers and administrators can be held liable. If chemistry activities are removed out of fear, students lose critical learning experiences, and the cycle continues as young professionals enter the workforce unprepared.

The efforts described in the article reflect how progress actually happens. Not through quick fixes, but through sustained support.
That includes helping educators:
• Understand and prioritize risks
• Navigate hazardous waste disposal
• Develop practical Chemical Hygiene Plans
• Engage leadership so safety becomes a shared responsibility
• Put systems in place to prevent risks from quietly returning

We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to conversations like this and to continue working alongside educators who are doing their best to protect their students and themselves.

→ Read the full article:
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscentsci.5c02164

12/18/2025

Start 2026 Strong. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.

The new year brings new opportunities to strengthen lab safety programs, deepen expertise, and lead with confidence. Our January, February, and March 2026 lineup is designed to help you begin or continue your lab safety journey with confidence.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:

🔬 More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer - New Format!
This long-standing LSI course is now offered in a new two-day format, with four hours each day. The expanded schedule allows for deeper discussion, improved retention, and greater flexibility, while maintaining the practical, real-world focus CHOs rely on.
→ https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-feb-17-18

🔥 NEW COURSE: NFPA 45 for Labs
This course is designed to support reviewers, architects, engineers, and project managers in understanding the essential principles of NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.

This high-level training emphasizes practical application of the code, alignment with NIH’s Design Requirements Manual (DRM), and key concepts relevant to laboratory safety oversight.
→ https://www.labsafety.org/events/nfpa45-feb-12

Whether you’re building your safety program or refining an established one, 2026 is the year to move beyond compliance and lead with intention.

📊 To learn what’s driving these updates and what’s ahead, join our free webinar:
Lab Safety 2.0 | January 30, 2026
https://www.labsafety.org/events/webinar-lab-safety-2-0

12/17/2025

Lab Safety 2.0: Charting a New Path Forward | FREE WEBINAR

2025 was a watershed year for science safety. The lessons learned are reshaping how the Laboratory Safety Institute supports K–12 schools, colleges, and laboratories nationwide.

In Lab Safety 2.0, we will share an inside look at the data, insights, and innovations guiding LSI’s direction for 2026 and beyond, positioning the science safety community for meaningful, long-term impact by 2030.

During this free webinar, you’ll learn:
→ What national data reveal about the current state of K–12 lab safety
→ How the Safer Science Safety Program Summit expanded from 1 event to 11 nationwide
→ Where LSI’s work is growing next in community colleges and university teaching labs
→ What’s coming in 2026, including new NFPA 45 and OSHA 10 Lab Safety courses
→ How emerging technologies and partnerships are shaping the future of science safety

Lab Safety 2.0 is about rethinking what accessible, effective, future-ready lab safety can and should be.

👉Register for this free webinar:
https://www.labsafety.org/events/webinar-lab-safety-2-0

12/16/2025

New Blog: What a Bear Attack Teaches Us About Field Trip Safety

A routine school field trip in British Columbia turned tragic when a grizzly bear charged a group of students, leaving three children and a teacher critically injured. Incidents like this remind us that asking “What are the chances?” can lead to dangerous complacency.

At the Laboratory Safety Institute, we focus on preparation over probability. In our latest blog, we examine this real-world incident using LSI’s Big 4 Questions, a practical framework for assessing hazards anywhere, including field trips.

Rather than reacting in the moment, the Big 4 help educators identify risks, anticipate worst-case scenarios, plan effective responses, and put the right protective measures in place before students ever leave campus.

Field trips are powerful learning experiences, but they come with real risks. When safety planning is intentional, not reactive, unforgettable experiences stay unforgettable for the right reasons.

→ Read the full blog:
https://www.labsafety.org/what-a-bear-attack-in-canada-teaches-us

12/15/2025

Final CHO Course of 2025 - December 18th!

The Chemical Hygiene Officer role is one of the most critical and often least supported positions in any lab environment. Chemical hazards remain a leading cause of lab incidents, and many CHOs step into the role without the structured guidance needed to be truly effective.

This one-day professional development course provides the clarity, tools, and real-world insight needed to strengthen chemical safety programs and lead with confidence.

👉 Register now:
https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-12-18-25

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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."