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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.

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

12/12/2025

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽!

FREE for teachers, this immersive STEAM summit helps grades 6-12 educators understand and implement real-world lab safety practices, government regulations, and schoolwide safety systems that actually work.

Participants leave with:
✅ A framework for change
✅ A community of science educators who truly understand
✅ Confidence to lead safer science, not just survive it

When unsafe practices are normalized in schools, they continue into the workforce. When we fix safety systems in schools, we raise the standard across science!

👉 You can pre-register now for all locations: https://www.labsafety.org/safer-science-summit

12/11/2025

Take advantage of two of LSI’s most popular year-end professional development courses, designed to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and make your lab safer and more effective.

December 16: Lab Waste Management Course
This one-day course covers the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, including EPA, RCRA, and DOT requirements for labeling, segregation, transportation, vendor management, and more.
👉 Register: https://www.labsafety.org/events/lab-waste-management-12-16-25

December 18: How to Be a More Effective CHO Course
Created with the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety, this course supports those preparing for the NRCC CHO Certification Exam and is equally valuable for anyone working in a lab. Packed with real-world fail stories, practical insights, and humor, it brings the OSHA Lab Standard to life and empowers you to spot hazards others miss.
👉 Register: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-12-18-25

12/10/2025

We’re proud to announce that LSI and our Safer Science Program are now STEM.org Accredited™ and ranked in the Top 5% Best in STEM!

This recognition reflects our commitment to transforming how science safety is understood worldwide. We are honored to help educators and institutions create safer, stronger, and more sustainable lab environments through practical tools, real-world expertise, and a culture-first approach to science safety, empowering safer science worldwide.

Thank you to our incredible community who make this work meaningful!

👉 Learn more about our training and programs: www.labsafety.org

12/09/2025

K–12 science labs are facing a growing safety crisis, not from a lack of rules, but from too many. What began as a clear framework under OSHA’s Laboratory Standard has expanded into a dense web of federal, state, and local requirements that most educators simply do not have the time or training to navigate.

LSI surveys consistently reveal:
• Many teachers have never read their Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Most do not know who their Chemical Hygiene Officer is
• Practical, hands-on safety training is minimal

At the same time, thousands of students are injured each year in STEAM activities, often from hazards completely outside chemical regulations.

In our second article for, The Science Teacher_NSTA, LSI's Executive Director, Stephen Taylor, explores why a fundamental shift is needed: moving from a paperwork driven model to a culture driven approach. Simplified guidance, integrated professional development, active safety committees, and a living safety manual that makes the CHP usable (not just compliant) are essential steps.

Real safety happens through daily practice, not documents buried in a binder.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00368555.2025.2567185

12/08/2025

Reminder: Eye and Face Protection Webinar - This Friday!

This one-hour webinar will break down:
- When to use glasses, goggles, or face shields
- How to match PPE to the hazard
- Key ANSI requirements educators and lab personnel must know
- Best practices for safe laboratory environments

Register is still open: https://www.labsafety.org/.../eye-face-protection-12-12-25

12/05/2025

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲!

If you handle chemicals, oversee labs, or manage safety programs, this is your final chance this year to get trained in one of LSI’s most essential courses.

This one-day class gives you the knowledge and practical skills to manage laboratory waste safely, legally, and efficiently. Learn how to interpret regulations, make proper waste determinations, manage storage and consolidation, work with vendors, and review manifests.

Whether you're in education, research, or industry, this course prepares you to keep your institution compliant and your people safe.

📅 Date: December 16
⏰ Time: 9 AM–5 PM EST

🔗 Register now before it sells out: https://www.labsafety.org/events/lab-waste-management-12-16-25

12/04/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵?

Recent incidents around the world have shown that the biggest hazards often don’t start inside the lab at all. Earthquakes hundreds of miles away, toxic fumes drifting from neighboring facilities, and renovation projects on another floor have all triggered real laboratory emergencies.

The safest lab is one that prepares for risks both inside and outside its walls. Our latest blog explores how external threats such as construction, environmental events, industrial activity, and building infrastructure can create unexpected dangers for classrooms and laboratories.

🔍 In this blog, you’ll learn:
- Why external hazards are often overlooked
- Real events where offsite events led to unexpected danger
- Practical steps to assess environmental and structural risks
- How to broaden your hazard analysis beyond the immediate workspace

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.labsafety.org/thinking-outside-the-lab-recognizing-safety-threats-from-beyond-the-bench

Let’s rethink what it means to keep our labs safe, starting with the world just outside the door.

12/03/2025

Are you selecting the right PPE for the hazard?

Not all PPE is created equal, and when it comes to working in the lab the difference matters. ANSI sets the standards for proper eye and face protection, and choosing the correct equipment for each specific hazard is essential to ensuring full protection.

Safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, and face shields each serve different purposes, and ANSI outlines when each must be used. Understanding these requirements helps prevent serious injuries and supports a safer learning and working environment.

Join our upcoming PPE Safety Webinar, where we’ll break down:
- When to use glasses, goggles, or face shields
- How to match PPE to the hazard
- Key ANSI requirements educators and lab personnel must know
- Best practices for safe laboratory environments

👉 Register today and strengthen your safety knowledge!
https://www.labsafety.org/events/eye-face-protection-12-12-25

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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."