ACS CHAS Lab Safety Teams and Research Management in the Research Lab Virtual Workshop

We are excited to announce the upcoming ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Virtual Workshop "Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture and Risk Management in the Research Lab”, scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET, and will be hosted via Zoom. We kindly request your support in spreading the word about this workshop within your STEM department. 

About the Workshop:

This interactive workshop offers frontline researchers in academic institutions the opportunity to learn more about safety culture and develop the skills necessary to become leaders in safety. It will introduce the principles of the RAMP paradigm (recognize hazards, assess risk, minimize risk, and prepare for emergencies) through a series of case studies and discussion sessions focused on practicing each of the RAMP steps. By the end, attendees will have learned and practiced how to systematically do a risk assessment of both existing protocols and past incidents.

Our target audience consists of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduates in STEM departments. We also welcome faculty and safety professionals interested in supporting the development of Laboratory Safety Teams (LSTs) and strengthening their institution’s safety culture. If your department has already established an LST, this workshop can also help it grow and mature, as well as build connections among students across universities who are working hard to strengthen their safety culture.

Registration Details:

The registration fee for this virtual workshop is only $25 per attendee. Secure your spot by registering before Saturday, November 1, 2025. For more information and to register, please visit the official workshop page https://Fall2025workshop.eventbrite.com

Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate of participation, a valuable addition to your resume or portfolio.

Learn More:

I am one of the moderators for this workshop and can answer any questions you may have. For those interested in learning more about Laboratory Safety Teams (LST), we recommend checking out the ACS LST webpage. 

Thank you for your support in creating safer and more productive academic research environments.