Lab Safety Management
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Technical Safety Topics

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Stream overview
Welcome to Lab Manager Academy's Technical Safety Topics stream, a comprehensive program consisting of four courses designed to empower lab managers and safety professionals with the knowledge and skills to enhance safety practices in laboratory settings. Each course is designed to cover specific technical aspects of lab safety, including Biosafety and Biosecurity, Chemical Hygiene, Physical Hazards, and Radiation Health and Safety. Delve into comprehensive modules designed to guide lab managers in making informed decisions, minimizing risks, and ensuring a safe working environment. Each course within this stream aims to empower lab managers and professionals to make informed risk decisions in these critical areas.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Safety Management

  • Certificate Type

    Stream Credential

  • Number of Courses

    4

  • Credential Duration

    4 hours

  • CEUs

    0.4

    This stream credential is part of the Lab Safety Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this stream credential about?

    • Biosafety and Biosecurity: This course focuses on preventing harm within the lab and protecting the population and environment outside the lab. Topics cover risk groupings, biosafety levels, and hazard controls.
    • Chemical Hygiene: It is integral for lab managers and safety professionals to be aware of the hazards associated with various chemicals, including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, reactives, asphyxiants, and toxins. This course will emphasize hazard controls and safety documentation.
    • Physical Hazards: Lab leaders and safety professionals must address any often-overlooked risks such as electro-mechanical, noise/vibration, ergonomics, heat/cold, and slips/trips/falls. Participants will also learn how to advocate for cross-training to prevent ergonomic musculoskeletal disorders.
    • Radiation Health and Safety: This course covers ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, discussing their effects and controls. The instructor also reviews the concept of ALARA ("as low as reasonably achievable"), discussing vital techniques of time, distance, and shielding to help in ensuring maximum safety in diverse environments.

    Who is this stream credential for?

    This program is designed for lab managers, researchers, and professionals involved in laboratory settings. Whether you are directly responsible for lab safety or work within a lab environment, these courses provide valuable insights and knowledge to enhance your safety practices.

    What are the benefits of this stream credential?

    By the end of this stream, engaged learners should be able to:

    • Elevated knowledge and skills needed to enhance biosafety and chemical hygiene
    • Deeper understanding of physical hazard management and radiation safety 
    • Empowerment to make informed decisions and to mitigate risks
    • Invaluable insight into contributing to a safer lab environment
    — What's included?

    Courses in this stream credential

    The Technical Safety Topics stream credential equips lab managers and safety professionals with the knowledge to address complex and specialized safety challenges. From biosafety and biosecurity to chemical hygiene, this stream covers critical topics like hazard controls, safety documentation, and physical hazard management. Participants will also learn radiation safety techniques, including ALARA principles, to ensure maximum protection for lab teams and environments.

    Strengthen your expertise in technical safety—enroll today and lead with confidence!

    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.

    What are the unique features of this stream credential?

    Official Certification

    Live monthly office hours

    100% self-paced

    Lifetime access to updates

    4 online courses

    IACET-accredited institution

    Corporate rates for enrolling five or more lab professionals

    Backed by 35+ years' industry experience

    Ready to take the next step in mastering lab safety?

    Enroll now and empower yourself with the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions that aid in the implementation and maintenance of a safer laboratory environment.
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    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.