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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.

04/23/2026

Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP): Your 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Your CHP is a formal document of mandatory policies, procedures, and rules. It is the legal and practical framework required to protect your team from chemical hazards.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗛𝗣 𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹?
A well-crafted CHP isn't just a regulatory "hoop" to jump through, it is the backbone of your safety culture. It:

🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: It provides the definitive roadmap for handling hazardous materials safely.
🔹 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: It keeps you aligned with OSHA’s Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450).
🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: It clearly outlines who is responsible for what, reducing confusion during an emergency.
🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: A robust, followed plan is your best defense against accidents and legal exposure.

If your plan feels more like a "suggestion" than a "system," it’s time for an upgrade.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽:

1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: Not sure where you stand? Start with our 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟬-𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗛𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 to identify critical gaps.
2️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲: Need a total overhaul? Work with us for 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗛𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to build a plan that truly fits your lab’s culture.
3️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵: Want to master the role? Join our upcoming course, "𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗢" on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵.

Safety isn't just about having a binder on the shelf, it’s about having a plan that works.

🔗 Submit your CHP for 10-point check: https://www.labsafety.org/document-review-2
🔗 Register for the May 26 CHO Course:
https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-may-26

04/21/2026

🚨 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟓 𝐏𝐌 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

We’ve had several requests for a window extension, so we are keeping registration open until 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 for our upcoming 𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝟏𝟎-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞.

This course is designed for those in academia, biotech, R&D, and pharma. We cover the core standards, but through the lens of your actual daily environment.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
⏳ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: TODAY, April 21st @ 5:00 PM EDT
📅 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: April 29–30, 2026
🔗 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.labsafety.org/events/authorized-osha-outreach-10-hour-for-general-industry-lab-safety-and-health

04/17/2026

In high-stakes research and academic environments, "compliance" is just the starting point. The real challenge for leaders isn't just following rules—it’s building a culture where safety scales alongside your biggest ideas.

We’ve all heard the stories where "it won't happen here" turned into a life-altering headline. Most lab accidents aren't caused by a lack of knowledge, but by a breakdown in leadership and communication.

We are inviting principal investigators, lab managers, and institutional leaders to align on a shared language of safety.

You're Invited: 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
📅 Dates: April 22–23 (Live on Zoom)
⏳ Registration Deadline: April 21st

👉 Secure your spot and lead with confidence: https://www.labsafety.org/events/two-day-lab-safety-short-course-apr-22-23

04/14/2026

Registration closes April 17th!

Most OSHA 10 courses focus on construction sites or factories. Our specialized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is built specifically for those working in academic, biotech, R&D, and pharmaceutical labs.

We cover the core OSHA standards but through the lens of a laboratory environment—using real-world lab scenarios that actually apply to your daily work.

What you’ll gain:
🔹 Lab-Specific PPE: Beyond hard hats—we talk gloves, shields, and coats.
🔹 Emergency Action Plans: Tailored for lab evacuation and chemical spills.
🔹 The "Worst" Lab Picture Tour: A visual deep dive into common violations and hazards.
🔹 Chemical Hygiene Plans: Best practices for OSHA Lab Standard compliance.

⚠️ Registration Deadline: April 17th
📅 Dates: April 29-30, 2026
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/authorized-osha-outreach-10-hour-for-general-industry-lab-safety-and-health

04/13/2026

What If the Next School Chemical Incident Comes from a Bottle Left Behind Decades Ago?

Across North America, school stockrooms are housing "legacy chemicals"—oxidizers, reactive metals, and mercury compounds left behind by previous generations. These aren't just storage issues; they are ticking time bombs managed by educators with limited hazmat training.

On April 16, join the Laboratory Safety Institute, LSI and NAHMMA for a critical webinar exploring how we can solve this systemic problem.

What we’re discussing:
🧪 Common hazards found in K-12 stockrooms such as peroxide-formers and unknowns.
⚖️ Why schools struggle with disposal as Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs).
🤝 How hazardous waste professionals can bridge the gap.
🛡️ Proven strategies to prevent legacy accumulation from recurring in our communities.

This isn't just a lecture, it’s a conversation for consultants, waste haulers, and environmental leaders.

Let’s work together to make science education safer.
📅 When: April 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM MDT
🎙️ Presenters: Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D. Braun, PhD & Christina McKeon
🔗 Register Now: https://nahmma.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=257&ts=1774381559

04/08/2026

Navigating regulatory requirements can feel like a maze, but staying compliant is the foundation of a safe, high-performance laboratory. Due to high demand, we’ve just added a new session for our most popular webinar!

📅 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝
When: April 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)

We’re doing a deep dive into the essentials:
✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐎: Defining the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐏: A step-by-step review of the 8 required elements for a compliant Chemical Hygiene Plan.
✅𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞:: How to move beyond "paper compliance" to a proactive safety culture.

🔗 Register Here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/complying-with-the-osha-lab-standard-4-17-26

Don’t miss our other upcoming April sessions:
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑: Biosafety in the Lab Course
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟑: Two-Day Lab Safety Course
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟗-𝟑𝟎: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Lab Focus)
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎: How to be a more Effective CHO

Explore all courses and secure your spot at: www.labsafety.org

04/03/2026

Ready to go beyond just having a plan and start building a truly safe lab and workplace environment?

Our flagship CHO course is built for Chemical Hygiene Officers (and those with CHO responsibilities) who want to confidently apply the OSHA Lab Standard, elevate their lab safety programs, and be a leader.

Join us for our next live, virtual CHO course on April 30th!

📅 Reserve your spot: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-apr-30

04/02/2026

REMINDER! 🚨 Don’t miss out on the strategies you need for high-stakes science.

Great science demands more than just brilliant ideas, it demands leadership. Whether you are working with emerging psychedelics, biologics, or advanced materials, safety is the foundation of your success.

Join LSI's Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D., on April 8th for this dynamic short course.

What’s on the agenda?
🔹 Auditing safety programs
🔹 Sustainability & Green Chemistry
🔹 Waste management & Radiation safety
🔹 Building the "Three Cs" of safety culture

⏳ Last chance to join us!
🔗 Register here: https://pittcon.jotform.com/243455702008148

03/31/2026

Is your safety program running on autopilot? Or are you just holding your breath?

Managing a lab is a heavy lift. Between shifting regulations, new staff, and complex hazards, the mental load of "getting it right" is exhausting.

As we head into the second quarter of the year, it’s the perfect time to audit your protocols and refresh your team’s commitment to a culture of safety. Move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive mastery with LSI’s expert-led sessions coming up this April:

🛡️ April 13 | Biosafety in the Laboratory:
Master the specialized containment and practices required to manage biological risks safely and effectively.

🛡️ April 22–23 | Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course
Our flagship intensive. Gain the total confidence needed to run any instructional or research lab at the highest safety level.

🛡️ April 24 | Leadership in Safety
An exclusive deep-dive into creating a top-down safety culture that lasts. (Free webinar for LSI Members).

🛡️ April 29–30 | OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Lab Focus)
The foundational safety training you need, specifically tailored for the unique challenges of the laboratory environment.

🛡️ April 30 | How to Be a More Effective CHO
The Chemical Hygiene Officer role is evolving. Learn how to transition from a "rule enforcer" to a strategic safety partner.

View the full calendar here: https://www.labsafety.org/courses-calendar

03/30/2026

When was the last time you took a 'small' safety shortcut and assumed it was fine because nothing happened?

We often call it "being efficient" or "just this once," but psychologists call it the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. It’s the psychological trap where we become so accustomed to dangerous shortcuts that they stop looking like risks and they start sounding like " it's just the way we do things."

As a leader in safety, the standard you walk past is the standard you (and others) accept. If leaders don’t actively interrupt these cognitive biases, the biases will eventually lead to a disaster.

How Leaders Interrupt the "New Normal":
- 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Comfort is not the goal—awareness is. Use drill cards and realistic scenarios to keep teams alert, not anxious.
- 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Don’t wait for a failure to ask the hard questions: "If this failed tomorrow, where would it start?"
- 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁": Don't just hunt for violations; look for where the process has "drifted" into shortcuts.

Stop relying on luck. Start building a resilient safety culture.

Join us for our upcoming courses to sharpen your leadership and technical safety skills:
📅 April 13: Biosafety in the Lab
📅 April 22-23: Two-Day Lab Safety Course
📅 April 29-30: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Lab Safety Focus)

View upcoming courses here: https://www.labsafety.org/courses-calendar

03/27/2026

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course | APR. 29-30

LSI's specialized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course focuses on promoting safety health and understanding compliance with select OSHA standards, but with special emphasis on laboratory environments. It emphasizes the identification, evaluation, and control of hazards and risks that occur in academic, biotech, life sciences, R&D, analytical, pharmaceutical, and similar laboratory environments.

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
- 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗦𝗛𝗔: Workers’ rights, employer obligations, and the OSHA inspection process.
- 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 + 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Focus on slip, trip, and fall prevention around lab equipment.
- 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀: Detailed overview of lab-specific emergency exits and evacuation routes.
- 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Steps to prevent electrical fires and electric shock hazards in a lab.
- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗣𝗘): Lab-specific PPE, including gloves, goggles, face shields, and lab coats.
- 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗖𝗼𝗺): Training on how to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and GHS.

𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
- 𝗢𝗦𝗛𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 & 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀: Best practices for managing chemical hazards.
- "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁" 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿: Visual tour of unsafe lab practices and common laboratory safety violations.

To learn more about the course and to register please visit:
https://www.labsafety.org/events/authorized-osha-outreach-10-hour-for-general-industry-lab-safety-and-health

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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."