Lab Safety Management

Risk Communication and Decision-Making

Course overview
Are you intrigued by the mysterious ways our minds navigate uncertainty and make decisions? Dive into the fascinating world of risk communication and decision-making with our expert-led online course!
  • 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?
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    What is this course about?

    In a world where odd perceptions often drive our choices, understanding the dynamics of risk communication and decision-making is paramount. Led by esteemed instructor Jonathan Klane, this course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricate landscape of risk perception and decision-making.

    In today's fast-paced world, our affective risk system often takes the lead, influencing our choices more than we realize. Understanding the interplay between our analytical and experiential risk systems is key to making informed decisions that align with our goals and values.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Differentiate between analytical (logical) and experiential (affective) risk systems: Gain insights into how these systems shape our perceptions and drive our decisions, sometimes in surprising ways.
    • Explore the vast spectrum of risk perceptions: From the weird to the wildly varying, uncover the factors that influence how we perceive and respond to risks in our lives.
    • Identify and mitigate cognitive biases: Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognize and overcome common biases that can cloud judgment and lead to suboptimal decision-making.
    • Understand system 1 (fast) vs. system 2 (slow) thinking: Learn to harness the power of both intuitive and deliberate thought processes to make more deliberate and effective choices.
    • Decode "judgment under uncertainty": Unravel the complexities of decision-making in uncertain situations, and discover strategies to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
    • Harness the power of storytelling in risk communication: Discover why stories are a compelling and effective tool for communicating complex risks, and learn how to craft narratives that resonate with your audience

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

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

    • Compare and contrast our analytical (logical) risk system vs. our experiential (affective) risk system
    • Describe our weirdly, widely, and wildly varying risk perceptions
    • List at least seven cognitive biases that affect our decisions
    • Compare and contrast system 1 (fast) vs. system 2 (slow) thinking
    • Explain the meaning behind the phrase “judgment under uncertainty”
    • Defend the use of stories for communicating risk

    Ready to transform your approach to risk communication and decision-making?

    Enroll in the Lab Safety Management Certificate now to gain powerful insights and take your expertise to the next level!

    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.
    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.