The Laboratory Safety Institute Inc.

Provides comprehensive coverage of fundamentals of lab safety and effective safety programs. Course covers: much more thorough discussion of topics from 2 day course, lab tour, and additional topics: compressed gases, inspection of laboratories, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and radiation

Condensed version of 2 Day Course intended to provide an overview of laboratory hazards, regulatory requirements, and preventive measures

Intro to: Principles of Biosafety, guidelines/regulations, decontamination/disinfection, disposal/shipment of biological materials/wastes, facility/equipment design, medical surveillance, practices and risk assessments. Will also include: Best practices to minimize risk of lab acquired infections, standard precautions for proper handling of microorganisms. Discussions limited to Guidelines for safely handling microorganisms at biosafety level 1 (BSL1) and biosafety level 2 (BSL2). Minimal introduction to biosafety level 3 (BSL3).

One day workshop which addresses the excuse: " Improving lab safety costs too much..." Excellent lab safety programs DO NOT need to cost large amounts of money. 33 simple lab safety components are presented and discussed to demonstrate how to institute an effective and affordable lab safety program.

Course for an Experienced or New CHO. Seminar was developed as a prep course for the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) CHO Certification Exam. Topics include: OSHA Lab Standard, additional lab regulations, Role of the CHO, Developing Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Hazards, Tools/Methods to get others involved

Intensive 1-Day seminar which covers Fundamentals of Lab Safety and Effective Lab Safety programs. Topics include: Scope of the Problem, Accidents, Legal Aspects, Emergency Planning, Chemical Handling and Storage, Biological and Animal Hazards, Eye and Face Protection, Hazardous Waste Management, Electrical Safety, Safety Program planning

1-Day seminar covering the Principles and Concepts of Science Safety for Elementary (K-6) science teachers. Presents the New Standard for Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom. Provides practical approach on how to include health and safety in the elementary science curriculum.

Customized program to meet your needs. More than 50 safety topics available, and program length can vary from an hour to several days.

LSI's training programs available as video recorded seminars, webinars, or online courses

Best way to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe practices. Provides fresh, "outside perspective" of areas and problems that may have been overlooked. Presents informed, experienced opinion independent from own organizations biases. LSI can also train staff on how to conduct these inspections/audits. Inspections cover: biological/animal hazards, chemical handling, disposal, and storage, electrical hazards, emergency procedures/preparedness, radiation safety, safety equipment, ventilation. Inspections can also include(if requested): noise, hearing, and respiratory testing, and indoor air quality investigation and testing.

Less formal than inspection. Involves discussion of safety program, review of safety program written documents, tour of facility. Full review of current safety practices with written recommendations provided. Review is a 60-90 minute teleconference which reviews the 35 key elements in an effective safety program. Each element is rated and final numerical score is provided.

Under the OSHA Lab Standard, Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) review is required annually, at minimum. Provides thorough review of CHP with recommendations on how to improve current plan and how to insure compliance with regulations. Written report is provided at conclusion. LSI can also prepare, or assist in the preparation of a CHP, if one does not exist.