Leading Safer Labs: Smart Strategies for High-Stakes Science (LAPTOP REQUIRED)
Sunday, March 8, 2026 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · 8 hr. 30 min. (America/Chicago)
Short Course Office - Room 211
Short Course
Professional Development
Information
Great science demands more than cutting-edge instruments and brilliant ideas — it demands leadership in safety. In fields from bioanalysis and toxicology to pharmaceutical innovation, cannabis testing, nanotechnology, and environmental chemistry, managing risk is mission-critical for success.
This dynamic, short course is designed for scientists, managers, and educators ready to elevate their safety game. You'll learn essential leadership skills for lab environments that deal with biological molecules, environmental samples, pharmaceuticals, emerging psychedelics, and advanced materials.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, we'll tackle real-world challenges: hazard recognition, chemical and biological handling, sustainability and green chemistry, emergency planning, compressed gases, radiation safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance (OSHA Lab Standard, Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and more). We'll explore the "Three Cs" of lab safety culture — Communication, Commitment, and Consistency — and how to lead by example.
Participants will leave with the skills to audit safety programs, train teams, minimize risks, and advocate for inclusion and sustainability in laboratory operations. Whether you’re running high-throughput assays, operating sensors, developing new biologics, or managing energy and agricultural labs, you’ll gain tools to create safer, smarter, and more resilient research spaces.
Because leading in science means leading in safety.
This dynamic, short course is designed for scientists, managers, and educators ready to elevate their safety game. You'll learn essential leadership skills for lab environments that deal with biological molecules, environmental samples, pharmaceuticals, emerging psychedelics, and advanced materials.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, we'll tackle real-world challenges: hazard recognition, chemical and biological handling, sustainability and green chemistry, emergency planning, compressed gases, radiation safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance (OSHA Lab Standard, Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and more). We'll explore the "Three Cs" of lab safety culture — Communication, Commitment, and Consistency — and how to lead by example.
Participants will leave with the skills to audit safety programs, train teams, minimize risks, and advocate for inclusion and sustainability in laboratory operations. Whether you’re running high-throughput assays, operating sensors, developing new biologics, or managing energy and agricultural labs, you’ll gain tools to create safer, smarter, and more resilient research spaces.
Because leading in science means leading in safety.
Day of Week
Sunday
Session Number
SC-7337
Application
Industrial Hygiene/Lab Safety
Methodology
Education/Teaching
Primary Focus
Application
Short Course Information
Course Level
Intermediate
Duration
Full Day Course
Learning Objective
Participants will learn to:
(1) Identify biological, chemical, environmental, and physical hazards in laboratory settings.
(2) Apply key regulatory standards including the OSHA Lab Standard and Bloodborne Pathogen Standard to their workplace.
(3) Lead lab safety initiatives using strong communication, DEI principles, and risk management strategies.
(4) Develop sustainable and resilient safety programs tailored to emerging science industries.
Course Outline
(1) Lab Safety Leadership: Explore how strong leadership in lab safety drives scientific excellence, reduces risk, & builds resilient research environments.
(2) Hazard Awareness: Learn to recognize & assess hazards in modern laboratory settings.
(3) Regulatory Essentials: Understand critical regulations to ensure legal compliance & safer operations.
(4) Emergency Preparedness: Develop effective response plans to enhance readiness & minimize disruption.
(5) Safe Practices: Apply best practices for the safe handling, storage, & disposal of chemicals, compressed gases, biological materials, & radiation sources.
(6) Communication & DEI: Strengthen leadership through building inclusive safety cultures that empower all team members.
(7) Sustainability and Green Practices: Incorporate sustainability, waste minimization, & green chemistry principles into everyday operations.
(8) Real-World Lessons: Analyze case studies to continuously improve your safety programs.
Target Audience
This course is intended for scientists, lab managers, technicians, educators, and safety officers responsible for laboratory operations, safety leadership, and compliance across bioanalytical, environmental, pharmaceutical, cannabis, and nanotechnology fields in academic, industrial, clinical, and research settings.
Early Fee (before Jan 29, 2026)
$900.00
Full Fee (after Jan 29, 2026)
$1100.00
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