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The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

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.

05/01/2026

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟: 𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝟰𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲! 🚨
📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲–𝟳 | 🕐 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧

Join The Laboratory Safety Institute for a 2-day virtual deep dive into the definitive standard for lab fire protection.

What you’ll gain:
🔹 Expert strategies for chemical segregation & containment.
🔹 A breakdown of NFPA 45 Chapters 1–12.
🔹 0.6 CEUs & a Certificate of Attendance

⏰ Deadline Alert: Registration must be completed by Monday.

👉 Register Here: https://www.labsafety.org/events/nfpa-45-for-labs-may-6-7

04/30/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Chemical Handling and Chemical Storage

Chemical safety isn’t just about following rules, it’s about understanding the "why" behind the risks. From managing incompatible substances to mastering proper labeling, the way we handle and store chemicals determines the stability of our entire research environment.

A proactive approach to chemical management helps you:
✅ Avoid dangerous cross-reactions before they start.
✅ Maximize lab space and efficiency.
✅ Ensure compliance with safety standards.
✅ Protect your team and your facility.

📅 Join us for our Chemical Handling and Storage Webinar
🗓️ Date: Friday, May 15th
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)

Don't wait for a "near miss" to evaluate your storage protocols. Let’s build a safer lab together.

Register Now: https://www.labsafety.org/events/chemical-handling-and-storage-5-15-26

04/28/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 📋⚖️

Hazardous waste disposal is one of the most technical (and often overlooked) pieces of the safety puzzle. Mistakes in segregation or labeling don't just lead to accidents; they lead to significant environmental impact and hefty regulatory fines.

Join the Laboratory Safety Institute on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 for a deep dive into the regulations and practical skills needed for compliant, safe disposal.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 11, 2026
🎓 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: 0.7 CEUs, Certificate of Completion, & ABIH CM Points eligibility
💻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Live via Zoom

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: EPA, RCRA, and DOT standards for labeling and transport.
✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Expert techniques for segregation, satellite storage, and consolidation.
✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: "Tricks of the trade" for vendor selection and managing disposal costs.
✅ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Tools to protect your facility from fines and environmental liability.

🔗 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://www.labsafety.org/laboratory-waste-management

04/27/2026

𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀

NFPA 45 is the definitive standard for keeping your team safe from fire and chemical hazards. This May, join LSI for our virtual deep dive into NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.

Designed specifically for EHS professionals, P*s, and Project Managers, this course moves beyond "reading the code" to focus on practical oversight and real-world application.

📅 When: May 6–7, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET (Both days)

What we’ll cover:
✅ Laboratory unit classifications & inventory limits
✅ Ventilation, hood systems, and gas storage
✅ The "Cycle of Ignorance" and the Three C's of Safety
✅ Addressing common oversight gaps in lab design

🔗 Registration open: https://www.labsafety.org/events/nfpa-45-for-labs-may-6-7

04/24/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

Between high turnover, evolving fire codes, and the daily rush of research, it’s easy for critical safety protocols to slip into the background.

As we head into May, it’s time to move beyond the "bare minimum." Whether you are managing fire risks or mastering chemical storage, LSI’s expert-led sessions are designed to turn complex regulations into practical, life-saving mastery.

Level up your safety culture with our May lineup:

🧪 May 6–7 | NFPA for Labs Course
Staying compliant with NFPA 45 is non-negotiable for safe operations. This training moves beyond the text of the code to emphasize practical application and laboratory safety oversight.

🧪 May 12–13 | Two-Day Lab Safety Short Course
Our most popular course dives into the essentials of lab safety. Perfect for new staff or veterans looking to refresh their foundational safety knowledge and practical application.

🧪 May 15 | Chemical Handling & Storage Webinar
Improper storage is a ticking time bomb. This one-hour webinar covers the best practices for safely managing, labeling, and storing hazardous materials.

🧪 May 26 | How to Be a More Effective CHO Course
The Chemical Hygiene Officer role is more than just "checking boxes." Learn how to transition from a rule enforcer to a strategic safety partner within your organization.

📅 View the full calendar and secure your spot here: https://www.labsafety.org/courses-calendar

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

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