Lab Safety Management

Risk Assessing and Characterizing

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Course overview
Are you ready to delve deeper into the world of risk? Welcome to Risk Assessing and Characterizing, where we go beyond the surface to uncover the intricate dynamics of risk – a fundamental human construct designed to keep us safe and alive. In this transformative course led by esteemed instructor Jonathan Klane, you'll embark on a journey to redefine your understanding of risk.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Safety Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.1

    This course is part of the Lab Safety Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?

    What is this course about?

    Dive into the intricacies of risk assessment and characterization with our comprehensive online course. In today's world, understanding risk is paramount to ensuring safety and success in various endeavors. Contrary to the oversimplified equation often cited, risk encompasses a multifaceted interplay of factors beyond mere severity, exposure, and probability. Through this course, we'll unravel the complexities of risk assessment, exploring tools, methodologies, and frameworks vital for informed decision-making.

    Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to refine your expertise or a newcomer eager to grasp the fundamentals, this course caters to all skill levels. With Jonathan Klane as your guide, prepare to embark on a transformative journey where theoretical insights meet real-world applications, equipping you to navigate risk with finesse and foresight.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Foundations of Risk: Dive into the core concepts of hazard, safety, and risk, laying a solid groundwork for your understanding.
    • Matrix Mastery: Demystify risk matrices with in-depth explorations of 2-level and 3-level matrices, equipping you with practical knowledge to navigate complex risk landscapes.
    • Possibility vs. Probability: Gain clarity on the nuances between possibility and probability, crucial for accurate risk evaluation.
    • Tools of the Trade: Explore a plethora of risk assessment methods and tools, arming yourself with a versatile toolkit for real-world applications.
    • RAMP Methodology: Uncover the secrets of the RAMP risk assessment method, utilized in laboratories worldwide, and harness its power to mitigate risk effectively.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

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

    • Define hazard, safety, and risk
    • Explain a 2-level and a 3-level risk matrix
    • Compare and contrast possibility vs. probability
    • List at least five risk assessment methods or tools
    • Describe the RAMP risk assessment method

    Don't let uncertainty hold you back.

    Enroll now and embark on your quest to master Risk Assessing and Characterizing today!

    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 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.
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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.