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The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

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.

02/20/2026

Is your lab waste a ticking time bomb? 💣

In 1974, burying chemical waste was considered "standard practice." Unfortunately, at one university that meant nearly 50 lbs of mercury sat in trenches beneath a popular campus park for 16 years.

Students jogged over it.
Families picnicked near it.
No one knew until a retired professor spoke up in 1990.

The Public Health Reality:
For nearly two decades, this "accepted practice" put an entire community at risk of long-term neurological and environmental exposure.

What wasn’t malicious in the '70s became a million-dollar remediation project in the '90s.

The reality of Lab Safety:
"Out of sight" is never "out of mind." What we do in our labs today dictates our institutional liability and community safety for decades to follow.

We invite you to our next Laboratory Waste Management Course and master the science of modern disposal.

📅 Next Session: March 17th
👉 Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/laboratory-waste-management

Can’t make these dates? Explore our upcoming schedule or contract LSI to deliver a dedicated session built for your team’s specific needs. Reach out today to bring world-class safety training directly to your facility.

02/18/2026

Don't just learn safety, be a leader in safety.

Most courses tell you what the rules are. "Leading Safer Labs" shows you how to implement them.

This course is a strategic deep dive into the practical, field-tested skills needed to manage high-consequence environments. You won't just leave with a certificate; you'll leave with a high-impact toolkit ready for Monday morning.

What You’ll Master:
✅ Emerging Hazards: Navigate the safety complexities of nanotechnology and psychedelics research.
✅ Regulatory Strategy: Effectively apply the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard to modern bioanalysis.
✅ Risk Mitigation: Gain case-study insights to identify and close institutional oversight gaps before they become liabilities.

Course Details:
🗓️ Date: March 8, 2026
📍 Event: Pittcon Short Course -7337
🗣️ Presented by: Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D.

🔗 Register here: https://app.swapcard.com/event/pittcon-2026/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMzkxODYyMQ==

02/17/2026

Whether you oversee a research enterprise, lead an academic division, or manage complex laboratory operations, safety is not just compliance.

Safety is the foundation that protects people, minimizes liability, and makes sustainable innovation possible. In high-consequence environments, safety is an institutional growth strategy.

We invite business and academic leaders to attend our upcoming Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course alongside their lab managers, faculty, and safety professionals to:
✅ Align safety systems with organizational growth
✅ Reduce risk exposure while enabling ambitious work
✅ Build infrastructure that scales with research
✅ Create a shared leadership language around innovation

Because innovation without safety is fragile, and safety without vision is incomplete.

🗓️ Feb 26–27 | Live Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://www.labsafety.org/2-day-lab-safety-short-course

Can’t make these dates? Explore our upcoming schedule—or better yet, contract LSI to deliver a dedicated session built for your team’s specific needs.

02/13/2026

Got Questions About Lab Waste? We’re Live at 11:00 AM! (Invite Only)

We know that as you move from the classroom back to reality, new questions often arise. We’re here to provide the real-time guidance you need as you implement your waste management protocols.

Exclusive Membership Benefit: We are especially excited to offer these sessions as a premier additional benefit for our Organizational Members to serve as an additional resource.

Are you invited? You are cordially invited to join us today if you:
🎓 Are Currently enrolled in (or completed) our LWM course in the last year.
💻 Attended any live Zoom course with us this year or last year.
👥 Are part of an LSI Organizational Membership.

How to join: There is no extra registration or "pre-work" required! Simply check your email for the Zoom link and hop on at 11:00 AM (EASTERN).

Bring your specific waste management challenges, your "what-if" scenarios, or just listen in to hear how others are solving similar hurdles. See you there!

If you are in need of Lab Waste Management guidance please reach out to us at www.labsafety.org or check out our upcoming Lab Waste Courses: https://www.labsafety.org/laboratory-waste-management

02/12/2026

Is your lab safety program built on rules, or results?

Thousands of scientists and safety professionals across 30 countries have already transformed their approach to safety with our popular Two-Day Lab Safety Course.

Whether you're leading a robust EHS team or you’re a solo player feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities, our Two-Day Lab Safety Course is designed to help you move beyond static compliance.

Why this isn't your average safety training:
✅ Gripping Stories: We share the "fail" stories you won't find in any manual.
✅ Expert Guidance: Learn the true origin of standards, not just the list of rules.
✅ Practical Tools: Walk away with a comprehensive PDF notebook and 1.4 CEUs.
✅ Humor Included: Because safety training should be engaging, not a snooze-fest.

What we cover: We dive deep into 19 essential topics every lab leader needs to master, from Fire Control and Ventilation to Biological Hazards and the Legal Aspects of Safety.

Don’t just check a box, grow as a leader. View our 2026 schedule and reserve your spot here: https://www.labsafety.org/2-day-lab-safety-short-course

02/11/2026

This , we’re celebrating the scientists, educators, and safety professionals who work tirelessly to ensure every experiment starts and ends safely.

At LSI, our goal has always been to bridge the gap between "knowing" safety and "living" it.

To celebrate, we’re highlighting the 3 Pillars of a Safer Science™ Lab:

👥 People: Empowering every team member to speak up and take ownership.
📋 Policies: Creating clear, actionable safety protocols that actually work.
🥼 Practices: Turning safety knowledge into consistent, daily habits.

We remain committed to supporting these pillars through our services, training and resources.

A sincere thank you to everyone who advocates for lab safety and to those who have partnered with us over the years. Your dedication to excellence makes the scientific community a better, safer place for everyone. This week is to celebrate you!

02/10/2026

LSI Office Hours: Bridging the gap between "learning" and "doing."

These bi-monthly live sessions are now included for:
✅ Live Virtual course attendees
✅ On-Demand & Video course students
✅ LSI Organizational Members

Whether you’re halfway through an online module, applying a concept from a live workshop, or just need extra support, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

During Office Hours You Can:
🔸Get direct access to our safety instructors/experts for interactive Q&A.
🔸 Discuss real-world challenges occurring in your specific lab.
🔸Go beyond the slides with technical discussions and peer-to-peer insights.

Your safety journey is ongoing, and so is our support. Enhance your training and membership experience with the perfect blend of flexibility and live expert guidance.

Access to these office hours are by invite only, if you have any questions please email alie@labsafety.org.

02/05/2026

In the lab, true safety extends to legal liability.

Join us on February 13th for our Legal Aspects of Safety Webinar. Legal liability is a critical area often overlooked until it’s too late. Don’t miss this deep dive into the real-world legal landscape impacting every scientist, manager, and institution.

Why you NEED to be there:
- Negligence isn't theoretical: Learn the three major types and how they apply directly to your lab.
- Your role, defined: Understand your precise responsibilities as both a supervisor and an employee – knowledge that can literally save careers and prevent disasters.
- Proactive Protection: Discover strategies to shield your team, your organization, and yourself from lawsuits, accidents, and environmental damage.

Waiting for an incident to understand your legal standing is a risk no one in high-stakes science can afford. This webinar will empower you with the clarity and confidence to navigate complex legal responsibilities.

Don't just run a safe lab. Run a legally sound one.

🗓️ Date: February 13th
🔗 Register now: https://www.labsafety.org/events/legal-aspects-of-safety-2-13-26

02/04/2026

Because leading in science means leading in safety. 🔬

Great science demands more than just cutting-edge instruments; it requires a culture of safety leadership. Whether you are working in pharmaceutical innovation, cannabis testing, or nanotechnology, managing risk is mission-critical for your success.

Join the Laboratory Safety Institute at Pittcon 2026 for our dynamic short course: Leading Safer Labs: Smart Strategies for High-Stakes Science.

When: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What: Actionable tools you can take back to your lab the very next day.

Join our course to learn how to audit safety programs, advocate for sustainability, and master the "Three Cs" of safety culture: Communication, Commitment, and Consistency.

Registration is open now at: https://pittcon.org/

02/03/2026

Is your lab prepared for the complexities of NFPA 45? 🧪🔥

Fire safety in the lab is more than just having an extinguisher on the wall, it’s about understanding the specific codes that protect your people and your research.

Starting February 12, 2026, the Laboratory Safety Institute is launching a high-level virtual training program: NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.

Designed specifically for EHS professionals, P*s, and Project Managers, this course moves beyond theory and emphasizes the practical application of the code.

What we’ll cover:
✅ The Foundations: Unit classifications, lab design, and fire protection systems.
✅ Hazard Management: Ventilation, compressed gases, and flammable liquid storage.
✅ Practical Oversight: Identifying common gaps in safety programs and project scoping.
✅ Educational Risks: Specialized instruction for unique risks in teaching labs.

Earn while you learn: Participants receive 0.6 CEUs and a digital badge to showcase their expertise in fire protection standards..

Register https://www.labsafety.org/events/nfpa45-feb-12

02/02/2026

Stop Policing Safety. Start Celebrating It.

Between funding uncertainty and the rapid rise of AI, labs are facing unprecedented stress. The University of Washington found a vital "pathway" for relief: transforming safety from a rigid compliance requirement into a celebrated campus culture.

The Laboratory Safety Institute recently sat down with Zara Llewellyn and Alex Hagen (UW’s Chemical Hygiene Officer) to distill the lessons they learned building a program that now scales to over 1,000 labs.

The UW Blueprint for success:
✅ Start Small: How a tiny pilot program became a university-wide movement.
✅ Pride Over Prizes: Why simple door stickers often out-perform cash rewards.
✅ Celebrate the "Worker Bees": Recognizing the facilities and admin staff who keep labs running.
✅ Peer-to-Peer Innovation: Letting researchers "shine" by sharing their own safety wins.

In challenging times, positive recognition provides lasting value that goes far beyond a trophy.

Read the full blog here for the complete interview and strategy: https://www.labsafety.org/lab-safety-awards-stress-relief-through-recognition

UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

01/26/2026

🚨 Only 5 Days Left to Save on Lab Safety Training!

How to lock in your savings:
1️⃣ Pick Your Date: Valid for any 2026 live course.
2️⃣ Select the Rate: Choose the "New Year Safety Jump Start" tier at checkout.
3️⃣ Act Fast: Register by January 31, 2026.

Featured 2026 Courses:
NFPA 45 for Laboratories | https://www.labsafety.org/nfpa-45
Two-Day Lab Safety | https://www.labsafety.org/2-day-lab-safety-short-course
Biosafety in the Lab | https://www.labsafety.org/biosafety-in-the-laboratory
Lab Waste Management | https://www.labsafety.org/laboratory-waste-management
How to Be a More Effective CHO | https://www.labsafety.org/more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer

Protect your lab and your budget in one move. 🛡️

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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."