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Upcoming Courses (All courses are virtual unless noted otherwise)

Event Venue Date Description
Eye & Face Protection 12/12/25 (One-Hour Webinar)
  • December 12, 2025 11:00 am EST

The ANSI standard sets the stage for this discussion of glasses, goggles and face shields. When should each be used? Wearing eye protection is an important safety practice. Choosing the correct type to protect your eyes, however, is crucial. Eye wash fountains, contact lens use, and portable shields are also discussed. Who Should Attend? ANYONE (more…)

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Lab Waste Management 12/16/25 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • December 16, 2025 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. Most serious laboratory accidents occur when "just cleaning up." Small mistakes in disposal have also resulted in environmental damage and hefty financial consequences — even years afterward. To address this often-overlooked piece of the safety puzzle, the Laboratory Safety Institute developed a one-day professional development course specifically focused (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer 12/18/25 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • December 18, 2025 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Jan. 6 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • January 6, 2026 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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Chemical Handling and Storage 1/9/26 (One-Hour Webinar)
  • January 9, 2026 11:00 am EST

We'll review the four properties that make chemicals dangerous and draw the connection to prudent practices, protective equipment and facilities to minimize the risk. Then we’ll discuss the six critical areas of chemical storage. Who Should Attend? ANYONE who wants a safer lab Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals Facilities Managers Lab Managers / Supervisors / (more…)

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Lab Waste Management Jan. 16 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • January 16, 2026 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. Most serious laboratory accidents occur when "just cleaning up." Small mistakes in disposal have also resulted in environmental damage and hefty financial consequences — even years afterward. To address this often-overlooked piece of the safety puzzle, the Laboratory Safety Institute developed a one-day professional development course specifically focused (more…)

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Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course: Jan. 22-23 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • January 22, 2026 9:00 am EST

Thousands of scientists, safety professionals and educators in 30 countries have attended this two-day interactive professional development workshop, and now, it's available anywhere on Zoom! Whether your organization has a robust safety program or you're a solo player feeling overwhelmed with new responsibilities, our tested, real-world approach will help you grow as a leader in (more…)

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Members-Only Webinar: Lab Safety 2.0 Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • January 30, 2026 11:00 am EST

This is part of a series of webinars for LSI members. Become a member for $75 (regular price for single webinar $99). Presenter: Stephen Taylor, Ph.D. Lab Safety 2.0 – Charting a New Path Forward 2025 was a watershed year for science safety—and the lessons we learned are reshaping how LSI supports schools, colleges, and (more…)

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Biosafety in the Laboratory Feb. 9 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • February 9, 2026 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. Biosafety in the Laboratory covers biosafety level 1 (BSL1) and biosafety level 2 (BSL2) environments, with minimal introduction to biosafety level 3 (BSL3). Anyone who works with live animals, viruses or microorganisms will benefit from this one-day professional development course. We will discuss guidelines and regulations, biotechnology and (more…)

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NFPA 45 (For Labs) Feb. 12 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • February 12, 2026 9:00 am EST

A customized two-session (6-hour) virtual training program 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. Course Topics & (more…)

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These courses greatly helped in my ability to study and pass the Chemical Hygiene Officer exam, so I just wanted to take a moment to thank you.

Sara LaTorra

Chemistry Lab Coordinator, Springfield College

I helped to write a student laboratory safety manual as well as biology safety guidelines for my college. None of this would have happened without you!

Heather Townsend, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology, Community College of Rhode Island

I loved how interactive it was, especially the "action ideas" to improve CHP and safety programs in our labs. I thought the course was great & I truly feel like I learned so much.

Autumn Phillips

R&D Chemist, CHO, Inorganic Ventures

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