The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

We are taking the learning out of the seat and into the space for Day 3 of the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 on August 12th! After building strategies on Day 2, it is time to put our eyes on the real environment. 🔍

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Hosted at the Tri C East Campus, this full day is all about practical action. Participants will conduct thorough inspections of real lab, instructional, and engineering spaces to identify hazards, assess risk, and prioritize meaningful safety improvements. It’s the ultimate way to gain the confidence you need to ensure your school's learning spaces are as safe as they are inspiring.

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

Cuyahoga Community College

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

We believe that every breakthrough needs a safe place to explore. Whether it is a student discovering a passion in a 7th-grade science classroom, a researcher developing life-saving technology in a corporate lab, or an industrial team managing a high-stakes environment, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽.

True safety isn’t just a corporate mandate, it is a lifelong foundation. The habits that protect professionals in high-stakes industries tomorrow are born in the academic classrooms of today. When we empower a student to respect a hazard in school, we are actively shaping the safety culture of our future workforce. No matter what industry you are in, the principle remains identical, and it all starts on day one of science education.

This 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we are reflecting on the incredible honor it has been to partner with individuals across so many diverse industries worldwide. It is a true pleasure to work alongside the educators who are actively shaping the future of safety, while simultaneously collaborating with industry leaders to make critical, impactful changes right now. Though our day-to-day environments look different, we are all working toward the exact same goal. Protecting these teams is a shared responsibility, one that flourishes when you feel supported, respected, and safe enough to perform at your best.

For nearly 50 years, the Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) has dedicated itself to helping institutions build these exact capabilities. By equipping educators, researchers, safety professionals, and organizational leaders alike, we work together to create safer, more resilient environments for science. We take immense pride in leading this work forward, continually advancing the truth that safer science and a stronger organizational culture are deeply interconnected.

Thank you to everyone that has trusted us to be a part of your safety journey for decades.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

⚠️ 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

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