Lab Safety Management

Introduction to Lab Safety Management

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Course overview
Safety is the foundation of every successful lab. Whether you're new to lab management or looking to strengthen your lab’s safety culture, this free course provides an essential introduction to lab safety management. Learn how to create a proactive safety environment, understand risk assessment, and implement effective safety controls—all at no cost.

This course is designed to help lab professionals build a culture of safety, ensuring that staff can recognize hazards, mitigate risks, and work with confidence in a secure environment.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Safety Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

    This course provides an overview of what to expect in our Lab Safety Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this course about?

    Managing lab safety goes beyond compliance—it requires building a culture where safety is an integral part of daily operations. This course introduces the fundamental principles of lab safety management, covering key topics such as establishing a strong safety culture, applying the hierarchy of hazard controls, tracking materials and substances effectively, assessing and mitigating risks, and understanding the distinction between managing safety and managing risk.

    By providing a structured approach to identifying hazards and implementing proactive safety measures, this course equips lab professionals with the knowledge to create a safer, more efficient work environment.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Stronger safety culture – Learn how to reinforce safe behaviors beyond compliance.
    • Reduced lab risks – Understand how to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
    • Better decision-making – Gain the tools to effectively manage safety and risk in your lab.
    • Increased regulatory confidence – Improve tracking and compliance with safety standards.
    • Completely free – Get expert insights without any cost.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

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

    • Recognize the key elements of an effective safety culture
    • Identify the elements of the hierarchy of hazard controls
    • Recognize the key elements of an effective safety culture
    • Describe the components of risk in a lab setting
    • Explain the difference between managing safety and managing risk

    Start learning for free today!

    Lab safety starts with you. Whether you're a lab manager, safety officer, or industry professional, this free course gives you the tools to build a stronger safety culture and create a safer, more efficient workplace. Enroll now and gain the knowledge you need—on your schedule, at no cost.

    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.

    Course Content

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Lab Safety Management courses are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make it easier to manage the safety of your lab(s).

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each paid Lab Safety Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of Lab Safety Management courses designed to equip learners with the tools and knowledge needed to prioritize safety, mitigate risks, and drive excellence in lab safety management.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers 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.