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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.

05/29/2026

Is your lab's compressed gas safety protocol up to date? ⚠️🧪

From analytical instruments to routine operations, compressed gas cylinders are a staple in almost every laboratory. But because they are so common, it can be easy for teams to overlook the immense pressure and potential hazards they hold.

A single mishandled cylinder or an overlooked regulator can instantly disrupt your operations, damage expensive equipment, or compromise team safety.

Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, for our upcoming 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 to strengthen your lab's safety culture and protect your daily workflow.

🔬 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆: Learn how to properly manage regulators and valves to prevent costly gas leaks, equipment downtime, and interrupted experiments.
- 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Master critical protocols for handling leaking cylinders and managing cryogenic liquids before a minor issue escalates into an emergency evacuation.
- 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Gain actionable frameworks for safe handling, transport, and storage that keep your facility compliant with modern safety standards.

📚 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
- Deep dive into gas cylinders, valves, safety devices, and regulators.
- Safe handling, storage, and transport best practices.
- Emergency protocols for leaking cylinders and cryogenic hazards.

👥 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱:
- Laboratory Managers & Directors
- EHS Professionals & Safety Officers
- Research Scientists, Chemists, & Lab Technicians
- Academic Educators & Principal Investigators
- Facilities & Maintenance Personnel

Registration is open at: https://www.labsafety.org/events/compressed-gases-6-12-26

05/28/2026

Our hearts are heavy following the news out of Jamestown, Ohio, where 15-year-old Chloe Walker sustained severe burns during a school science experiment.

No student, family, or educator should ever have to experience the physical and emotional trauma of a classroom accident. The entire team at the Laboratory Safety Institute sends our deepest thoughts, prayers, and strength to Chloe, her family, her classmates, and the Greeneview High School community as she begins her long road to recovery.

Moments like this are a painful reminder of why we do the work we do. Science education should be a space for curiosity, inspiration, and growth—and above all, it must be safe.

To the teachers, school administrators, and lab managers who may be feeling overwhelmed, shaken, or uncertain about your own classroom protocols right now: we are here as a resource. If you ever need help reviewing a safety plan, conducting a risk assessment, or simply understanding how to mitigate hazards in your lab, please reach out to us.

Stay safe, look out for one another, and keep Chloe in your thoughts.

Read more: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/girl-15-suffers-severe-burns-104414945.html

05/26/2026

Coming Up: Biosafety in the Lab Course | June 29th

Keeping pace with modern biosafety standards is critical to protecting your team and your research.

Join us on June 29th for our next comprehensive, one-day professional development course: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

This intensive course focuses on the core fundamentals of BSL-1 and BSL-2 environments, giving you actionable frameworks to manage biological hazards with confidence.

Key Topics Covered:
🔬 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Utilizing modern reference tools and apps to evaluate biological risks.
🔬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ＆ 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Matching PPE to hazards, equipment selection, and facility protocols.
🔬 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Decontamination, disinfection, and safe handling of microorganisms, viruses, and live animals.
🔬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ＆ 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Safe shipment and disposal of biological materials and hazardous wastes.

Why Attend?
✔️ Flexible Learning: Attend the live session or learn on-demand
✔️ Professional Advancement: Earn valuable CEUs and a formal Certificate of Completion.

Who Should Attend?
Biology Educators & Researchers | EHS Professionals | Lab Managers & Supervisors | Institutional Biosafety Committee Members | Principal Investigators

Don't wait for a compliance gap or an incident to review your protocols. Invest in your team's safety culture today.

Register Now: https://www.labsafety.org/events/biosafety-in-the-laboratory-june-29

05/22/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, are you ready to lead the way in safer science?

We are thrilled to announce that the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 is returning to 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 this July, and the best part? Registration is 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

This is four immersive days of high-impact, real-world learning specifically designed to bridge the gap between safety expectations and classroom reality. For administrators and classroom teachers alike, this summit serves as the ultimate roadmap to a stronger, more confident, and NGSS-aligned science program.

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒?
✅ 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 professional development.
✅ 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒-𝐎𝐍 workshops and real-space inspections.
✅ 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓 guidance to protect your students and your staff.
✅ 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 sessions built for school leaders and teachers.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to transform your school’s safety culture without breaking the budget.
🔗 Register Here: https://www.labsafety.org/safer-science-summit-boston

05/21/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫: 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟕!

When a routine day in the lab turns into a major incident, the root cause is rarely a missing regulation. More often, it’s a breakdown in communication and safety culture. For principal investigators, lab managers, and educators, true compliance is just the baseline. The real objective is fostering an environment where safety and innovation thrive together.

This intensive, interactive workshop brings safety to life using unforgettable, real-world case studies and practical insights—moving past dry legal text to deliver strategies that actually stick.

Whether you are stepping into a safety role for the first time or looking to unify your entire institution under a shared safety standard, you will walk away with the absolute confidence to protect your people and your workspace.

👉 Secure your registration today: https://www.labsafety.org/events/two-day-lab-safety-short-course-june-16-17

✨ Can't attend live? Our On-Demand course alternative now features exclusive virtual "office hours" with an LSI specialist to answer your specific questions.

05/20/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞

We are keeping the momentum going for Day 2 of the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 at Cuyahoga Corporate College East! After establishing our shared foundation on Day 1, it's time to translate that knowledge into real-world action. 🛠️

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬
This full day features hands-on workshops and discipline-specific breakouts designed to help develop practical, safety-centered strategies teachers can apply directly to their daily instruction. We’re moving from the big picture to the specific tools you need to keep your students safe without sacrificing creative excellence. 🔬🎨

👉 Register for FREE now: https://www.labsafety.org/safer-science-summit-cleveland

Cuyahoga Community College

05/19/2026

⚠️ 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿?

Science shows, STEM nights, museum demos, and visiting industry speakers bring immense excitement to our classrooms—but they also bring significant, hidden hazards.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? Most organizations lack a formal, written safety process for guest educators, leaving a massive gap in their safety programs. The consequences can be devastating:

Since 1988, more than 164 students and teachers have been injured in educational demonstrations using flammable solvents.

In 2024, a single visiting presenter's dry ice experiment sent 19 people to the hospital—including 18 third-graders.

Guest educators aren't a niche concern. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽.

Join us this Friday for our next exclusive members-only webinar: 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀.

📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
💻 Platform: Virtual via Zoom
💰FREE for 𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

🎟️𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: This event is part of your exclusive LSI Webinar Series! Check your inbox for your original "Welcome" email to grab your member discount code for free registration.

Not a member yet? It’s not too late. Sign up for an LSI Membership today to unlock free access to this live event, our upcoming 2026 lineup, our entire archive of past exclusive safety webinars, and more!

👉 Register for the webinar: https://www.labsafety.org/events/members-only-webinar-guest-educators-may-22

👉 Learn more about LSI's Membership: https://www.labsafety.org/membership

05/15/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵

Our 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐂𝐇𝐎) course still has seats available! Whether you are prepping for the NRCC Certification Exam or just want to level up your lab's safety culture, this is the essential session for you.

Being a CHO is about more than just compliance—it’s about becoming a safety leader. We break down the OSHA Lab Standard using real-world "safety fail" stories and humor to give you the skills to spot hazards that others miss.

Join us on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 to gain the tools, resources, and confidence to lead your organization’s safety program.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 26, 2026 (9 AM – 5 PM ET)
🎓 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: 0.7 CEUs, Graduate Credit eligibility, & ABIH CM Points
💻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Live via Zoom (Video-on-demand also available!)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
• OSHA/EPA regulations & the Laboratory Standard
• How to develop and implement a high-impact CHP
• CHO responsibilities and hazard control methods

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱:
• CHOs (current and aspiring)
• Lab Managers, Supervisors, & Researchers
• EHS Professionals & Risk Managers
• Science, Art, & Tech Educators

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-may-26

05/14/2026

𝟒 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝟏 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥. 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

We are kicking off Day 1 of the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 at Cuyahoga Corporate College East! This four-day event is designed to transform how schools approach safety, and it all starts with building a shared foundation.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
Administrators and teachers will come together to examine the true state of safety. We’ll bridge the gap between policy expectations and classroom realities to ensure your STEAM programs are NGSS-aligned and ready for creative excellence.

Who should be there for Day 1:
🧪 Science (Chemistry, Biology) Teachers
🎨 Art & Shop Teachers
🏫 School Administrators

Empower your team. Elevate your safety.
🔗 Register for FREE now: https://www.labsafety.org/safer-science-summit-cleveland

Cuyahoga Community College

05/12/2026

Is your Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) actually defensible? 📑

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 is your best defense during an inspection.

💡 𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗧𝗶𝗽: The OSHA Lab Standard requires eight specific elements. We recommend listing all eight explicitly in your 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Why? It sends an immediate, clear message to inspectors and staff that every safety requirement is being rigorously addressed. Don't just "have" a plan—show that it’s complete from page one!

Ready to level up your safety expertise? We have two ways for you to get started this May:

🧪 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟭: Chemical Handling and Storage (Webinar)
🗓️ Date: May 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Eastern)
We’ll review the 4 properties that make chemicals dangerous and the 6 critical areas of storage. Perfect for anyone who wants a safer lab!
🔗 Register: https://www.labsafety.org/events/chemical-handling-and-storage-5-15-26

🛡️ 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮: How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (Full Course)
🗓️ Date: May 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern)
Essential professional development for anyone who works in a lab. Packed with gripping safety "fail" stories, this course breaks down the OSHA standard and gives you the skills to be a safety leader.
🔗 Register: https://www.labsafety.org/events/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-may-26

05/11/2026

Don’t miss our 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (May 12-13) on Zoom! Join thousands of scientists and educators from 30 countries to master a real-world approach to safety culture. 🧪

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:
✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐨: EHS pros, lab managers, and STEAM educators.
✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: 19+ topics, 1.4 CEUs, and Graduate Credit eligibility.
✅ 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬: 30% off LSI items after the course.

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭—𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓 𝐏𝐌 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!

👉 https://www.labsafety.org/events/two-day-lab-safety-short-course-may-12-13

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