METHYLENE CHLORIDE WEBINAR SERIES

Steps through the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, etc.) to help your organization comply with the new TSCA requirements. Next dates: 9/27, 10/10

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Manoj Kumar

28-year old researcher was killed in a high-pressure hydrogen cylinder explosion at the Indian Institute of Science. (Bengaluru, India, 2018)

Ge Guo

Died from exposure to potassium cyanide at a pharmaceutical testing lab. (Pennsylvania, 2018)

Javier Ortiz

30-year-old chemist and father of 3 died in explosion at Air Liquide plant. (Texas, 2013)

Michele Dufault

Died from a lathe accident at Yale University. (Connecticut, 2011)

Shari Sangji

Died from severe burns suffered in a UCLA lab accident. (California, 2008)

Karen Wetterhahn

Dartmouth professor died 10 months after exposure to dimethylmercury through latex gloves. (New Hampshire, 1997)

 

Upcoming Courses (All courses are virtual unless noted otherwise)

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Assessing and Updating Institutional Safety Protocols for Methylene Chloride Compliance: Oct. 10 Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • October 10, 2024 11:00 am EDT

Featuring Tim Barton, Chief Safety Officer, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, LSI Board President Aims to provide a comprehensive guide for academic and research institutions on how to align with the latest EPA and OSHA regulations for methylene chloride. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the new regulatory requirements and learn effective methodologies (more…)

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Chemical Labeling & GHS 10/11/24 (One-Hour Webinar)
  • October 11, 2024 11:00 am EDT

Chemical labeling practices have changed and continue to change. We are going to take a look at the various systems for chemical labeling and discuss the Globally Harmonized System. Who Should Attend? ANYONE who wants a safer lab Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals Facilities Managers Lab Managers / Supervisors / Workers Researchers Risk Managers/ Operations (more…)

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Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course: Oct. 16-17 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • October 16, 2024 9:00 am EDT

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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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer 10/22/24 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • October 22, 2024 9:00 am EDT

Jim Kaufman, Ph.D. and Raj Santhappa, M.D., instructors   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 (more…)

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Biosafety in the Laboratory 10/23/24 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • October 23, 2024 9:00 am EDT

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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Lab Waste Management 10/24/24 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • October 24, 2024 9:00 am EDT

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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Lab Ventilation & Fume Hoods 11/1/24 (One-Hour Webinar)
  • November 1, 2024 11:00 am EDT

We begin with air circulations and air quality. What are the various types of hoods? How do they work? What do you need to do to use them safely? What are the golden rules of fume hood use? Who Should Attend? ANYONE who wants a safer lab Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals Facilities Managers Lab (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer 11/6/24 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)
  • November 6, 2024 9:00 am EST

Jim Kaufman, Ph.D. and Raj Santhappa, M.D., instructors   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 (more…)

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Lab Waste Management 11/7/24 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • November 7, 2024 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: Nov. 13-14 (9 to 5 Eastern) (Zoom)
  • November 13, 2024 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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I wanted to reach out and thank you for the work that you do at LSI.  In the past I have taken the 24-hour Lab Safety Short Course (in person) and most recently the How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer course (remotely) through LSI.
 
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.
 
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Biology/Chemistry Lab Coordinator
Springfield College

Taking the lab safety course through LSI was an eye-opening experience. It made me aware of so many aspects of lab safety that I had never even considered. I love how structured the course was, the literature that was provided, and allowed me to implement many new rules and changes at my community college. This institute literally changed my career. After being trained I helped to write a student laboratory safety manual for my college as well as served on the committee that revised the biosafety laboratory safety guidelines through the American Society for Microbiology. 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 between the students and Jim, and especially the specific advice Jim gave us for "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, Chemical Hygiene Officer
Inorganic Ventures

I found your presentation engaging, informative, and exceptionally motivating. Your presentation has provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge and a wealth of resources to bring back to my lab. Over the course of the two day seminar I came up with 100+ action items.

—Jennifer Wachholz, Laboratory Technician
Department of Biological Sciences, Santa Barbara City College

Since 1978, the Laboratory Safety Institute has been a pioneer. I recommend that you take a look, they have some free content that is very practical and paid services that are customizable.

—James Saccardo, CHMM, MPH, Environmental Health and Safety Officer
College of Staten Island, City University of New York

When I left research science and ventured into the college environment to become the chemical hygiene officer, I took the class in Natick on laboratory safety and it was a gamechanger for me. I continued on to the CHO course before taking my exam and that too was critical in my safety education. In large part to those two courses, we have made large strides in fostering a positive safety culture here at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Shannon Nephew
Chemical Hygiene Officer
SUNY Plattsburgh

Very informative and a good pace. Great that webinar is an option otherwise I would not be able to attend. —Dan Hammersley, Lab Safety Officer, Minnesota Department of Public Health

Oozing with knowledge, entertaining and with good sense of humor. They have the patience to really check and comment on the answers in the quizzes.

Maria Victoria Navarro
Lab Manager
Carnegie Mellon University of Qatar

About five years ago, I attended your course. At the time, our school didn't have a lab safety program except a few incomplete safety procedures here and there. From attending your course, I started to develop the lab safety manual including a chemical hygiene plan . . . it did take five years to build. All started from your course. Thank you!

Caicai Wu, Ph.D.
Lab supervisor
Northwest University

“Jim Kaufman is a 'teacher's teacher.' He is obviously dedicated, enthusiastic, motivated, knowledgeable, sincere, fun. The wealth of info he has at his fingertips is very impressive.”

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