CSHEMA Virtual Showcase: Seattle Comes to You!
CSHEMA Virtual Showcase:
Seattle Comes to You!
Registration is now open for the CSHEMA Virtual Showcase: Seattle Comes to You, a new 2-day online event designed to extend and amplify the value of our in-person Annual Conference.
This virtual conference will:
- Feature select, top-rated sessions from the Seattle Annual Conference
- Include on-demand access to recordings for all registrants
- Allow those who cannot attend live to purchase the full recording bundle at the same price as live attendees
- Allow attendees to earn CEU's
Who Should Attend?
- Members and non-members who were unable to attend the in-person conference
- Seattle attendees who want to catch sessions they missed due to concurrent tracks
- Anyone interested in leadership, engagement, and innovation in campus safety, health, and environmental management
Registration Tiers
Early Bird Rates End Janaury 16
- Individual Member Rate:
Early Bird: $200 - Group Rate (one login, multiple attendees):
Early Bird: $500 - Individual Non-Member Rate:
Early Bird: $275 - Seattle Conference Attendee Rate:
$50 (Solo Viewing Only) - Student Rate:
$50 - Emeritus Rate:
$50 (CSHEMA Member)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Explore a preview of the virtual conference program below. Presentation titles and session descriptions are provided to highlight the topics, discussions, and key takeaways attendees can expect. Speaker information and additional sessions will be announced as they are confirmed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
| Time | Session Type | Session Title/Speaker | Session Description |
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Opening Remarks |
Welcome to CSHEMA's Virtual Showcase: Seattle Comes to You! |
Welcome Message and program overview from CSHEMA leadership. |
| 12:15 PM - 1:05 PM | Session 1 | TSCA 101: Everything You Didn't Care to Know…Until Now
Speaker: William Diesslin Moderator: Becky Steiner |
Compliance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has historically been a lower priority in academia, despite its central role in regulating chemicals in the United States. TSCA has gained newfound attention due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) increasing efforts to ban harmful chemicals and address long-standing public health and environmental concerns. This session will provide the history of TSCA, its 40-year evolution, and recent regulatory actions, like the conditional ban on methylene chloride, that have brought TSCA into the spotlight. Attendees will gain an understanding of how TSCA has shaped chemical safety policy, the challenges of regulating chemicals in commerce, and the impact of key legislative changes, such as the 2016 Lautenberg Act. We will also explore the future of chemical regulation, including ongoing efforts to evaluate existing chemicals and the potential for further bans. |
| 1:05 PM - 1:15 PM | Break | Break |
Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Session 2a |
Safety And Science: Strategies For Effective Lab Management Speaker: Mary Lindstrom Moderator: Allyssa Baptista |
Running a lab effectively requires a thorough understanding of lab operations, strong organizational skills, and clear communications. EHS professionals regularly engage with research, teaching, and core facility labs, encountering both streamlined and chaotic operations. Our unique position allows us to evaluate lab practices, build strong relationships with key personnel, and guide labs toward more effective processes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the organizational structures of various lab types and explore essential aspects of lab management. Topics to be covered include initial lab setup, daily operations, safety management, emergency preparedness,and lab closeout. Discover practical strategies that EHS professionals can use to help optimize lab processes and address management challenges, ultimately fostering both good science and a stronger culture of safety. |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Session 2b |
Amped Up About Electrical Safety Speaker: Jack Reidy Moderator: James Fleetwood |
In December 2022, an employee contractor at SLAC National Laboratory received a high voltage shock. This incident led to Stanford University’s Research Safety team accelerating development of an electrical safety program for our researchers. There are numerous challenges to universities looking to develop and implement electrical safety programs for research, and in this presentation we will describe how we have worked to overcome these challenges. We will discuss the codes, standards, and references we drew from to develop our written program, as well as the wide variety of partners and subject matter experts we connected with. We will also discuss the early stages of our program rollout, including resource and training development, highlighting items that have proven particularly effective or popular. |
| 2:05 PM - 2:35 PM | Break | Break |
Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM | Session 3a |
Developing an Introduction to Biosafety Course for Future Professionals Speakers: Haley DeMers |Cindy Trigueros |Tran Phan |Tiffany Kwok Moderator: Scott Bourdon |
Biosafety as a career is often an accidental discovery, with no standard pathway or educational requirement. The University of California system, with over 40 biosafety positions across its campuses, often struggles to fill these roles due to a national shortage of biosafety professionals. UC Irvine’s market research predicts a 13.1% increase in biosafety jobs in the US by 2033, alongside significant retirements, exacerbating the shortage. To address this, UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Program, in collaboration with UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education and UC biosafety professionals, is developing an Introduction to Biosafety as a Career course. Targeting researchers, laboratorians, and life sciences undergraduates, this blended learning series includes online instruction on biosafety fundamentals and in-person internships. Participants will earn stackable digital credentials, fostering expertise and awareness in biosafety, and enabling entry-level career pursuits in the field. |
| 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM | Session 3b |
Behind the Safety Glasses: Who We Really Are Speaker: Hans Nielsen Moderator: Tanya Cafarella |
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| 3:25 PM - 3:35 PM | Break | Break |
Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 3:35 PM - 4:25 PM | Session 4a |
Safety in the Wild: Taming Field Research Hazards with CSHEMA Magic Speakers: Larry Mendoza |Beth Welmaker Moderator: Robin Izzo |
In the rapidly evolving landscape of field research, ensuring the safety and well-being of researchers and those working in the field is paramount. This presentation, co-led by Beth Welmaker and Larry Mendoza, focuses on the development, launch and implementation of a Field Safety Program by utilizing tools and resources provided by the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) Field Safety Community and Symposium. The discussion will cover key aspects of field safety, including risk assessment, emergency response planning, training and education, and the use of technology to enhance safety protocols. By highlighting successful case studies and practical applications, the presenters will demonstrate how the tools they received from CSHEMA were integrated into existing safety frameworks to create a culture of safety awareness and preparedness. |
| 3:35 PM - 4:25 PM | Session 4b |
Toxic Taxidermy: Testing for and Managing Arsenic in Taxidermy Collections Speaker: Carolina Dolislager Carter Moderator: Allyssa Baptista |
Taxidermy animal collections can be found in places of higher education and are used in classrooms, museums, comparative anatomy and wildlife conservation collections, and research. Arsenic-containing compounds were a popular way to ensure long-term preservation of taxidermy and animal hides from decay and pests starting around 1800. Its use was prohibited in museums in 1980, although many specimens today still contain arsenic. We have modernized a protocol originally published by the National Park Service in 2000 that has allowed us to test two of our taxidermy collections on campus to identify pieces which contain arsenic. We will discuss the containment strategies we have employed to manage specimens which tested positive and share recommendations for ongoing assurance that our taxidermy collections are safe to use in teaching, research, and public outreach. |
| 4:25 PM - 4:30 PM | Break | Break |
Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Closing Remarks | Thanks for attending Day 1 of CSHEMA's Virtual Showcase: Seattle Comes to You! |
Thursday, Janaury 29, 2026
* All times are in Eastern Standard *
| Time | Session Type | Session Title/Speaker | Session Description |
| 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Session 5a |
Interactive Lab Safety Escape Room: Engaging TA’s in Hands-On Safety Training Speaker: Elizabeth Henry Moderator: Allyssa Baptista |
Traditional lab safety training often struggles to keep pace with the dynamic learning styles of today’s students. Enter Escape the Lab—an interactive, mystery-based training experience developed at Georgia Tech to transform safety education for new graduate teaching assistants in chemistry. This session explores the design, implementation, and impact of a fully gamified lab safety escape room, where participants solve real-world hazards, identify regulatory clues, and unlock key safety principles under pressure. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at puzzle creation, learning outcomes, and facilitator tools that drive both engagement and retention. Whether you’re looking to revamp your training program or incorporate active learning strategies, this session provides replicable models, student feedback, and practical guidance for launching your own immersive safety mission. |
| 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Session 5b |
Demonstrating the Value of EHS: Justifying and Strengthening Our Role in Higher Speakers: Beth Welmaker |Kim Southworth |Luis Cruz Moderator: Otu Inyang |
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) offices are crucialfor compliance, risk reduction, fostering a safety culture, and enhancing institutional reputation. Communicating EHS’s value to leadership is challenging. This presentation explores strategies to demonstrate EHS’s impact beyond compliance, including cost savings, research competitiveness, operational efficiency, and reputation enhancement. Insights from three institutions will highlight data-driven storytelling, aligning EHS initiatives with strategic goals, and using key performance indicators to justify resources and expand influence. By reframing EHS as a partner in academic and research excellence, EHS directors can shift the perception from compliance oversight to a vital contributor to institutional success. |
| 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM | Break | Break + Meet Our Virtual Exhibitor Campus Optics |
During this scheduled break, connect with our virtual exhibitor, Campus Optics |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Session 6a |
Process Safety Concepts for Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officers Speaker: Dennis Terpin Moderator: Tanya Cafarella |
Laboratory operations (i.e., experiments, reactions, cooks, synthesis) are orderly procedures carried out to verify, refute, or establish a hypothesis. All laboratory operations can be broken down into four basic parts; the activity, the hazards, safeguards, and additional requirements necessary to safely complete the laboratory operation. This session will increase your ability to identify safety hazards in a laboratory and enhance your understanding of safe laboratory design and operation. For laboratory inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations and guidelines, this PDS will explore two different approaches. The first approach is the laboratory inspection checklist where laboratory inspections are conducted annually. The second approach is the safety audit of the conditions and operations that occur daily in the laboratory. |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Session 6b |
Contractors on Campus Projects: Using Safety as a Criteria in the Bid Process Speaker: Sean Speed Moderator: Becky Steiner |
Choosing a contractor to complete projects (large or small) on a university campus can be decided by the lowest bid. As with many things in life, “”you get what you pay for””. Low bidders might be saving money by not committing funds to safety. Adding safety as one of the metrics used to choose your project contractor or service contractor can help narrow your field of candidates. Utilities & Energy Services at Texas A&M University has made safety a factor in selecting contractors to perform projects from $10,000 to $10,000,000. See how expectations are set for contractors to perform work on a campus, which is very different from an industrial or commercial setting. |
| 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM | Break | Break + Meet Our Virtual Exhibitor Keltron Corporation |
During this scheduled break, connect with our virtual exhibitor Keltron Corporation |
| 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Session 7a |
Developing a Standardized Safety Approach to Instructional Laboratories Speakers: Tiffany Kwok |Patrick Monnig |Sheila Hedayati Moderator: Nancy Eaker |
At the University of California, Riverside, the Environmental Health and Safety office collaborated with college stakeholders to develop and implement a standardized safety approach in instructional laboratories. Given the diversity of lab activities and varying safety awareness levels, the initiative focuses on creating a consistent, campus-wide framework for laboratory safety in instructional laboratories. Key elements of the approach include clear outline of responsibilities, hazard assessments, clear and accessible safety protocols, and regular safety audits to ensure compliance and minimize risks. The presentation will highlight how fostering a proactive safety culture and providing comprehensive resources enhances both the educational experience and the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff in UCR’s instructional laboratories. |
| 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Session 7b |
Cultivating a World Class Culture of Safety Speaker: Berry Grant | Tom Novotny Moderator: Elizabeth Henry |
In 2024, The Ohio State University started a journey to cultivate a world class culture of safety for its Department of Facilities Operations and Development. The university believed creating a world-class behavior-based safety program and fostering a culture of safety within this department would effectively safeguard staff and contractors in a manner that traditional safety programs fail. This presentation will unveil the step-by-step process, practices, and strategies the university utilized to develop and implement a comprehensive behavior-based safety program that aligns with the university’s shared values while fostering a culture to perform above industry standards and regulations. Key topics will include content development, cultural principles, engaging with leadership at all levels within the organization, fostering participation among all personnel, and effective integration into established university processes. |
| 3:10 PM - 3:20 PM | Break | Break | Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Session 8a |
The Formation and Implementation of Embedded Safety Professionals at UF. Speakers: Erica Gonzaga |Artiom Chacon |Shailendra Singh Moderator: Beth Welmaker |
Following a 2022 internal audit of the University of Florida’s research safety programs, Environmental Safety and Compliance Officer (ESCO) positions were established to enhance lab safety, compliance, and research efficiency within individual colleges, representing EH&S in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Agriculture, and Liberal Arts & Sciences. Over two years, the initiative progressed from audit recommendations to securing centralized funding, hiring personnel, and onboarding staff. This presentation will outline key milestones, challenges, and the benefits of embedded safety professionals, reducing administrative burdens, ensuring accountability within the colleges and fostering a proactive safety culture. By embedding EH&S within research-intensive colleges, UF has strengthened lab safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, ensuring that research progresses safely and without barriers. |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Session 8b |
The Grinch Didn’t Steal Christmas, He Tried To Wash It Away Speakers: Chris Allan |Stephanie Caler Moderator: Mary Lindstrom |
The day after Christmas a 100,000-gallon flood critically impaired 200,000 square feet and 3 floors of Duke University Hospital, an academic medical center, severely hampering operations of the emergency department, radiology, pharmacy, sterile processing, and supply chain. This session will highlight the joint efforts between Duke’s Occupational and Environmental Safety Office’s Occupational Hygiene & Safety and Fire & Life Safety Divisions, and key stakeholders to prioritize operational needs. This multi-disciplinary approach culminated in the hospital’s emergency department coming off “divert” status in 4 days and allowed leadership to develop a phased reopening plan whereby 85% of impacted areas were fully functional in 2 weeks, 95% in 3 weeks, and 100% in 4 weeks. This provided an important framework for future events – which happened on a smaller scale only a month later. What we will share has wide-ranging considerations for all types of facilities and operations. |
| 4:10 PM - 4:15 PM | Break | Break | Use this time to recharge and connect with fellow attendees. The Lobby will remain open, and attendees are encouraged to use the chat feature to network and continue conversations. |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing | Closing + Virtual Happy Hour | Join us as we wrap up the program with final reflections, key takeaways, and sincere thanks to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for their participation and engagement. Unwind and connect during our virtual happy hour. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy casual conversation with peers and colleagues. |
EPA TSCA Methylene Chloride Resources
EPA TSCA Methylene Chloride Resources
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (CAS# 75-09-2, also identified as dichloromethane or DCM) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule prohibits most uses of methylene chloride and products that contain 0.1% or more of this chemical, while allowing for select uses under a comprehensive Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP). Significant action by EHS professionals at colleges and universities is required to achieve compliance with this rule.
A special CSHEMA work group, composed of academic safety and industrial hygiene leaders from across the country, has been working to develop a resource toolkit for all member institutions. These documents are designed for customization to help member institutions effectively meet their compliance obligations.
CSHEMA Methylene Chloride Benchmarking Survey:
Online Methylene Chloride Training
We are excited to share a training resource available through our strategic partnership with Safety Training Consortium (STC): a free eCourse that can be used CSHEMA member institutions to help meet training requirements.
- Dichloromethane (DCM) eCourse – Review Link (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Request the SCORM file for uploading to your institution’s learning management system (LMS) (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
CSHEMA Comment to EPA Docket:
- CSHEMA Comment to EPA Docket
- EPA-CSHEMA Comments Supplementary Information
- EPA DCM Comment Template Letters
The Methylene Chloride Toolkit includes:
- Executive Summary to Campus Leadership
- Methylene Chloride Fact Sheet
- For EHS Departments
- For Facilities Groups (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- For Laboratory Groups (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Email Communication Templates
- Leadership (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Non-laboratory Groups (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Laboratory Groups (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Product Substitution Guide ACS DCM Alternatives and Resources Site
- Methylene Chloride Use Survey Questions (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Future Use Labels
- Future Use Label Instructions (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- DCM Future Use Label With QR Code (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- DCM Future Use Tamper Seal (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Potentially Exposed Person Training (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Exposure Monitoring
- Sampling Guide (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Sampling Report Template (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Workplace Chemical Protection Program
- Outline of Requirements (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- WCPP Template (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Exposure Control Plan Template
- ECP Template Overview
- Institutional ECP Template (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
- Lab-Specific ECP Template (Only available in the CSHEMA Member Library)
Safety Week 2024

Lab Safety Awareness Week
Lab Safety Awareness Week is an event held from February 12-16, 2024, that recognizes the successes of laboratory health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep our faculty, staff and students safe.
Why Participate?
Successful laboratory safety awareness and programs can help identify and manage laboratory hazards before they cause injury. Participating in CSHEMA Lab Safety Awareness Week can help get your awareness programs started, boosting one that already exists, or highlight your safety successes.
Award Submission
Get recognized for your creative initiatives in promoting Laboratory Safety Awareness on your campus. Award submission deadline is March 31st. Upload a summary of your institution’s initiative for the promotion of CSHEMA’s 2024 Laboratory Safety Week highlighting the attributes described below:
- Deployment strategy
- Integration and quality of media and mediums
- Message clarity
- Originality
Topics For 2024
Click below to download a packaged ZIP folder for "Engineering Controls" or "Chemical Storage." You can still download content from past topics under the "Other Topics to Consider" section below. Feel free to customize the content with your intitution logo and information. Each folder includes the following:
- 8.5"x11" Poster
- 8.5"x11" Spanish Poster
- Digital TV Graphic - Horizontal versions of the posters. The size of the text and amount of space for bullets has been reduced to aid with readability from a distance. You will have to save the Word doc as a PDF, then save that as a JPEG.
Engineering Controls
Identifying, getting familiar via training, and maintaining engineering control equipment is critical in protecting and saving lives and health.
Engineering Controls (Zip)
Chemical Storage
Best Practices for Chemical Storage are critical to ensure the community safety.
Chemical Storage (Zip)
Media Elements
- "LSAW Comng Soon" Mobile Video (mp4)
- "LSAW Coming Soon" Video Instagram Post (mp4)
- "LSAW Launching Soon Timer" Instagram Video (mp4)
- Clean Minimal "Launching Soon" Instagram Post (PNG)
- "Lab Safety Awareness Week Coin" Animated GIF
(Right click on the GIF to download, then add it to you email signatures!)
Other Topics to Consider
Click below to download a packaged ZIP folder. Feel free to customize the content with your intitution logo and information.
Personal Protective Equipment and General Lab Attire
Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
PPE and General Lab Attire (Zip)
We're All in this Together!
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. When each person in the lab does their part, the lab is a safer place to work.
We're All in this Together (Zip)
Safety Equipment in the Lab
Identifying, getting familiar via training, keeping and maintaining safety equipment is critical in protecting and saving lives and health in emergency situations.
Lab Safety Equipment (Zip)
Lab Housekeeping
Good lab housekeeping reduces the number of accidents, minimize risks & consequences of slips, trips, falls, unplanned reactions and fire.
Lab Housekeeping (Zip)
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
The process of identifying hazards, determining the severity of potential risks and establishing suitable/proper control measures in place are key components to keep the academic community safe.
Hazard Assessment (Zip)
Common Interest Groups
Common Interest Groups (CIGs)
Common Interest Groups (CIGs) are grassroots-organized groups with interests not related to technical areas or the purview of other official CSHEMA groups (e.g., career stage, personal identity, non-EHS issue/ideology, vendor user, social, etc.). CIGs may request a dedicated forum within CSHEMA Connect by contacting the Central Office and/or may post to the CSHEMA Cafe, provided discussions comply with the CSHEMA Community Guidelines. They are not actively supported by other CSHEMA resources including, but not limited to, use of CSHEMA name in group organization, AEG Central Office support, website support, virtual meeting rooms, or meeting space at CSHEMA-sponsored events. Board of Trustees (BoT) approval is not required to initiate a CIG. However, the BoT reserves the right to moderate CIGs if they are not adhering to the CSHEMA Community Guidelines.
CSHEMA Community Guidelines
CSHEMA is committed to providing platforms and tools to promote the connection of the member community to facilitate the sharing of experience and expertise. It is important that these are spaces where members feel safe and supported. To help everyone enjoy our community, we have developed the following guidelines:
- All activity must be conducted in a way that is respectful to all members, with the overarching expectation that discussions focus on the advancement of the EHS profession within the group represented. Discrimination, hate speech, abusive language, or personal attacks are not allowed.
- Our community is a relatively public space and is not set up to support distribution of confidential or sensitive content.
- As a non-profit organization, we ask that members do not post political or lobbying content. Members with concerns related to issues that fall within this area may approach the Advocacy Committee for consideration.
- While products and services may be discussed, solicitation posts are not allowed.
- Activity found not to comply with these guidelines will be subject to moderation.
Lab Safety Week 2026

Lab Safety Awareness Week
Lab Safety Awareness Week is an event held from February 9-13, 2026, that recognizes the successes of laboratory health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep our faculty, staff, and students safe.
Why Participate?
Successful laboratory safety awareness and programs can help identify and manage laboratory hazards before they cause injury. Participating in CSHEMA Lab Safety Awareness Week can help get your awareness programs started, boost one that already exists, or highlight your safety successes.
Award Submission
Get recognized for your creative initiatives in promoting Laboratory Safety Awareness on your campus. The award submission deadline is March 31st. Upload a summary of your institution’s initiative for the promotion of CSHEMA’s 2026 Laboratory Safety Week, highlighting the attributes described below:
- Deployment strategy
- Integration and quality of media and mediums
- Message clarity
- Originality
Lab Safety Awareness Week Resources
- Posters
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Below are LSAW posters with great information on a variety of lab safety topics. They can be customized on the bottom of each poster to include your institution’s logo and department contact information. The posters are available in English and Spanish, and come in SVG, PPTX, PNG, and PDF file formats.
Click the link next to each poster to access the poster’s files.
Greenhouse Safety
Greenhouses are integral to research and educational activities, yet safety concerns are frequently overlooked.
Greenhouse Safety
Makerspaces
Elements of safety-by-design, user training, and strategies for monitoring and access control are essential for makerspace safety.
Makerspaces
Engineering Controls
Identifying, getting familiar via training, and maintaining engineering control equipment is critical in protecting and saving lives and health.
Engineering Controls
Chemical Storage
Best Practices for Chemical Storage are critical to ensure community safety.
Chemical Storage
Personal Protective Equipment and General Lab Attire
Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
PPE and General Lab Attire
We're All in this Together!
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. When each person in the lab does their part, the lab is a safer place to work.
We're All in this Together
Safety Equipment in the Lab
Identifying, getting familiar via training, and keeping and maintaining safety equipment are critical in protecting and saving lives and health in emergency situations.
Lab Safety Equipment
Lab Housekeeping
Good lab housekeeping reduces the number of accidents, minimizes risks & consequences of slips, trips, falls, unplanned reactions, and fire.
Lab Housekeeping
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
The process of identifying hazards, determining the severity of potential risks, and establishing suitable/proper control measures in place are key components to keep the academic community safe.
Hazard Assessment

Compressed Gas Safety
Keeping compressed gas cylinders secured, closed, inspected, and used correctly is key to preventing accidents.
Compressed Gas Safety
Peroxide Forming Chemicals
Dangerous explosive peroxides can form when peroxide-forming chemicals are stored or mishandled.
Peroxide Forming Chemicals
- Activities (Member Only)
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Pre-made activities to enhance your Lab Safety Awareness Week experience! Below are a variety of activities that can be used as handouts, played alone, or played together as a group.
Click the link below to access all the activity files. Note: these files are only available through the CSHEMA Member Resource Library.
LSAW Bingo
Review lab safety topics by filling out a bingo card! Prizes could be offered for completed bingos or filled-out cards.

Virtual Escape Rooms
Can you escape the dangerous lab or solve the lab mystery? The LSAW virtual escape rooms offer two experiences that use a variety of lab safety topics.

Weekly Checklist
Hand out this checklist at the start of LSAW for labs to review their safety equipment, chemical storage, and more!

LSAW Word Puzzle
Use your knowledge of lab safety topics to complete this word search and answer the questions.

Yearly Safety Tasks
Stay on top of lab safety tasks with this safety task handout!

LSAW Jeopardy
Get a group or groups together and test their knowledge of lab safety topics with a round of Jeopardy!

- Contests (Member Only)
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Pre-made contest activities to enhance your Lab Safety Awareness Week experience! Below are a variety of contests that can be used as handouts or played together as a group.
Click the link below to access all the contest files. Note: these files are only available through the CSHEMA Member Resource Library.
Safety Mascot Competition
Create a lab safety mascot to promote lab safety. The first-place mascot will be shown at the CSHEMA annual conference!

LSAW Photo Competition
Take a picture of your lab safety expertise and get a LinkedIn shoutout from CSHEMA! Topics are updated daily during LSAW.

- Podcasts (Member Only)
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Has your team ever wanted to host a podcast? Linked below are sample scripts for a 3-5 minute podcast based on the LSAW posters. Note: these files are only available through the CSHEMA Member Library.
- Hazard Assessments and Risk
- PPE
- Peroxide Formers
- Makerspaces
- Lab Safety Equipment
- Lab Housekeeping
- Greenhouse Safety
- Engineering Controls
- Compressed Gases
- Chemical Storage
- All In This Together
- Social Media Posts (Member Only)
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If your department already has a social media presence or wants to start, below are pre-made social media posts that follow the LSAW posters. Note: these files are only available through the CSHEMA Member Library.
- Hazard Assessments and Risk
- PPE
- Makerspaces
- Lab Safety Equipment
- Lab Housekeeping
- Greenhouse Safety
- Engineering Controls
- Chemical Storage
Scholarship
CSHEMA SCHOLARSHIP
CSHEMA offers a $3,000 scholarship (and a waiver to attend the CSHEMA annual conference) to encourage the study of environmental and occupational health, safety, and related disciplines. The program is open to all college undergraduate students preferably enrolled in majors geared toward an EHS career (such as, but not limited to, environmental science, fire protection, health physics, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety, etc.) enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester, trimester, or quarter.
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2024 CSHEMA Scholarship:
Kale Gilbeaux, Southeastern Louisiana University
Arham Hassan, Texas A&M University
William Nuckels, Texas A&M University
SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS
Note: CSHEMA is not accepting applications at this time.
CSHEMA will consider proposals for innovative special projects (e.g., trainings, research, etc.) that support the Association's mission, affect the broader EHS community, and can be sustained/disseminated after the project's completion. The Board of Trustees will determine the available funds for this program annually and the number of awards will be dependent on the funds available and the size of the grant requests received.
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