NFPA 45 (For Labs) May 6-7 (1 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM)

A virtual training program designed to support EHS professionals, lab managers, principal investigators, engineers, and project managers in understanding the essential principles of NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals. It is offered as two afternoon sessions or one full day.

This high-level training emphasizes practical application of the code, and key concepts relevant to laboratory safety oversight.

Course Topics & Learning Objectives 

Session 1: NFPA 45 Foundations – Why It Matters + Chapters 1–6
Theme: Setting the foundation – understanding the purpose and structure of NFPA 45
Key Objectives: Establish shared understanding, define critical terms, and introduce core safety concepts

Topics:

• Why NFPA 45 Matters
  • The Cycle of Ignorance
  • The Three C's of Safety
  • Fire Basics
  • Prevention, Detection, and Extinction
• NFPA 45 Core Chapters
  • Chapter 1: Administration and scope
  • Chapter 2: Reference standards
  • Chapter 3: Definitions and terminology
  • Chapter 4: Laboratory unit classifications - inventory, quantities, and future use
  • Chapter 5: Lab design and construction
  • Chapter 6: Fire protection systems - alarms, suppression, and controls

Session 2: Systems, Hazards, and Practical Oversight – Chapters 7–12 + Application
Theme: Recognizing risk and reinforcing safety through practical oversight
Key Objectives: Support informed review and scoping of lab-related projects

Topics:

• Chapters 7–12 Overview
  • Chapter 7: Ventilation and hood systems
  • Chapter 8: Chemical handling and waste disposal
  • Chapter 9: Flammable and combustible liquids
  • Chapter 10: Compressed and liquefied gases
  • Chapter 11: Laboratory operations and apparatus
  • Chapter 12: Instruction labs - unique risks in educational settings
• Additional Topics:
  • Proper chemical storage: segregation, containment, and risk minimalization
  • Safety program planning: how fire protection fits into lab safety culture
  • Common oversight gaps and how to address them
  • Final Q&A and key takeaways

Certification & Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Each participant will receive:

• 0.6 CEUs from LSI upon successful completion of both sessions
• Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge for professional development records

K-12 teachers and grad students can receive a $350 scholarship to attend this course. Apply here. 

Get a free 10-point CHP "wellness check."

Contact info@LabSafety.org to bring this course to your location.

Lodging, transportation and meals not included in tuition for in-person courses.
All major credit cards accepted. If you are paying with a purchase order please email alie@labsafety.org.
When registering more than one person please make sure to include all the names and email addresses at check-out.

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