Foster safety culture, mitigate risks, and become a lab safety leader

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Transform your lab's safety approach

Lab Safety Management Certificate

The Lab Safety Management Certificate will provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make it easier to manage the safety of your lab(s).
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The Lab Safety Management Certificate program:
  • Teaches learners how to mitigate risks, improve safety culture, and manage your lab’s EHS systems
  • Delivers 12+ impactful hours of learning across 12 self-paced courses.
  • Consists of three streams: Technical Safety Topics, Risk, and Culture of Safety
  • Features engaging lecture videos, supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz for each course.
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Each course is a stand-alone class with no required prerequisites and courses can be taken in any order. Completing all 12 courses will earn the Lab Safety Management Certificate.
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What's included?

12 expert-led, self-paced courses

Whether you're an experienced safety professional or looking to advance your career, the Lab Safety Management Certificate provides the essential tools to effectively oversee and enhance safety protocols in your lab.

What is this certificate about?

  • Technical Safety Topics: Dive into four comprehensive courses covering biosafety and biosecurity, chemical hygiene, physical hazards, and radiation health and safety. Each course is crafted to empower lab managers in making informed decisions, minimizing risks, and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Risk: Unlock the secrets of lab safety and risk management through four courses focusing on risk assessment, communication, management, and life safety essentials. Enhance your understanding and skills to create a safer laboratory environment.
  • Culture of Safety: Foster a positive safety culture within your laboratory through four courses on safety culture leadership, effective safety and risk management, metrics and KPIs, and materials and substances tracking.

Who is this stream credential for?

Lab Manager Academy's Lab Safety Management Certificate is tailored for lab managers, safety officers, technicians, and researchers involved in laboratory settings. Whether you are directly responsible for lab safety or work within a lab environment, this certificate provides valuable insights and knowledge to enhance your safety practices.

What are the benefits of this certificate?

By completing the Lab Safety Management Certificate, engaged learners will gain:

  • Comprehensive Expertise: Acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in technical safety, risk management, and safety culture.
  • Effective Safety Leadership Foundation: Establish specialized lab safety leadership skills, making you a more qualified candidate for promotions, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Develop the confidence to make informed decisions, proactively implement safety measures, and become a strong advocate for safety within the organization.
  • Professional Recognition: Earn an official certificate from an IACET accredited institution showcasing your dedication and commitment to safety and safety responsibility in the lab.
Completing the Lab Safety Management Certificate program aligns seamlessly with my long-term professional goals, as every piece of continuing education adds to my arsenal of tools and expertise essential for excelling in my position. Ultimately, this certification strengthens my ability to serve as a proficient and adept leader in the field of laboratory management.
Shannon C. Nephew, MS, CSM, CCHO
Chemical Hygiene Officer
SUNY Plattsburgh

Are you challenged with...

  • Instilling a robust safety culture across your lab operations?
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the intricate landscape of lab safety regulations and compliance requirements?
  • Finding it difficult to identify, assess, and effectively manage risks?
  • Ensuring that all lab personnel are adequately trained in safety protocols?
  • Encountering communication issues around safety procedures, incidents, and protocols?
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Don't let these challenges hold you back. Take control of your lab safety leadership by enrolling in the Lab Safety Management Certificate program. 

Why invest in this program?

Specialized Skill Enhancement

Acquire specialized lab safety skills, making you a more qualified candidate for promotions, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities within your organization.

Real-World Relevance

Gain practical knowledge that allows you to swiftly apply theoretical concepts in your lab, resulting in safer environments, streamlined operations, and fewer safety incidents.

Three-Stream Approach

Tailor your educational path to focus on skills that matter most to you, ensuring personal growth while achieving your career objectives.

Enhanced Career Opportunities

Achieve a recognized certification that boosts your professional credibility and opens doors for career advancement within your organization and the industry.

Accelerated Learning with Expert Instruction

Gain valuable insights from seasoned lab safety professionals to fast-track your understanding of safety strategies and their real-world applications.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy the flexibility of a self-paced learning format that eliminates scheduling constraints, making it easier to improve your skills without disrupting your daily life.

What are the unique features of the certificate?

  • Official Certification
  • IACET-accredited institution
  • 12 online courses
  • 100% self-paced
  • 12+ hours of learning
  • Live monthly office hours
  • Lifetime access to updates
  • Earn 1.2 CEUs
  • Backed by 35+ years’ industry experience
“I enjoyed the length of each course and that I could easily schedule them into my work calendar when it suited me best. These courses fit perfectly into my professional development plans. I found that there were great handouts and resources available throughout the courses. This certificate will be a great addition to my CV and LinkedIn profile.”
Jered Meyers
Senior Associate Scientist
Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Ensure Safety with Confidence, Manage with Expertise—Your Lab's Success Starts Here.

Build essential safety leadership and management skills tailored for lab environments. Gain practical tools to enhance safety protocols, manage teams effectively, and create a culture of excellence in your lab.
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Meet The Instructor

Jonathan Klane

M.S.Ed, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

Years of Experience
Jonathan Klane is the instructor of the Lab Safety Management Certificate. Jon possesses 35 years of professional experience in environmental, health, safety, and risk (EHSR). Jon was safety director for two colleges of engineering with hundreds of labs doing a wide variety of research. He consulted for many years to private industry, government, non-profits, and higher ed. He also taught EHSR at two colleges and was a management faculty member in an MBA and HR master's program. Jon's master's is in adult education and learning and he is a PhD candidate in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University.

Completing this certificate will help you...

  • Develop a deep understanding of lab safety protocols, regulations, and risk mitigation strategies, enabling you to work confidently and proactively in a safe environment.
  • Navigate complex requirements with ease, ensuring your lab operations remain compliant and reducing the risk of legal complications.
  • Gain the confidence to make informed decisions, proactively implement safety measures, and become a strong advocate for safety within the organization.
  • Learn effective communication of safety protocols and concerns, fostering a culture of open dialogue and ensuring that everyone is aligned on safety expectations.
  • Acquire specialized lab safety skills, making you a more qualified candidate for promotions, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities within the organization.
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Lab Safety Management Certificate Curriculum

Not ready for the full certificate? The 3 stream credentials below can also be taken separately:
Technical Safety Topics
Risk
Culture of Safety
Stream Credential

Technical Safety Topics

Lab safety requires expertise in handling a wide range of technical challenges. The Technical Safety Topics stream equips lab managers and safety professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address key safety areas.

This four-course program covers Biosafety and Biosecurity, Chemical Hygiene, Physical Hazards, and Radiation Health and Safety. Participants will learn to implement effective safety practices, manage diverse hazards, and make informed decisions to minimize risks.

Whether you’re directly responsible for lab safety or work within a lab environment, this program empowers you to create a safer, more secure workplace.
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Stream Credential

Culture of Safety

Safety is at the core of every successful laboratory. The Culture of Safety stream equips lab professionals with the knowledge and tools to build and sustain a strong, positive safety culture. This four-course program covers essential topics, including safety leadership, risk management, effective use of safety metrics, and sustainable materials tracking.

Engaged learners will learn how to lead with safety, foster psychological security, track key performance indicators, and implement sustainable practices, ensuring a safe and productive lab environment.

Whether you're an experienced lab leader or new to the role, this stream empowers you to champion safety in your lab.
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Stream Credential

Risk

Managing risk effectively is critical to maintaining a safe and productive lab environment. The Risk stream credential from Lab Manager Academy provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing risk in laboratories.

This four-course program covers essential topics, including advanced risk assessment methods, effective risk communication, mitigation strategies, and life safety essentials. Engaged learners will explore cognitive biases, hazard controls, and the psychology of risk perception while gaining practical tools like RAMP and multidisciplinary collaboration techniques.

Whether you’re a lab professional or safety manager, this program equips you with the expertise to enhance safety and minimize risk in your lab.
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Unlock your full potential in lab safety and advance your career!

Enroll now in the Lab Safety Management Certificate and take the first step toward becoming a safety leader.

IACET Accredited

Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 
We offer IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.