Lab Safety / Culture of Safety

Materials and Substances Tracking

Instructor: Jonathan Klane


Dive into the intricate world of Materials and Substances Tracking with our expert-led online course. Led by seasoned instructor Jonathan Klane, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to efficiently manage the flow of chemicals, biologicals, and various substances within laboratory settings.


What is this course about?

In today's scientific landscape, sustainability is paramount. Through our comprehensive curriculum, you'll explore the concept of the life cycle approach, learning how it enhances safety protocols and mitigates risks inherent in laboratory operations. From procurement to disposal, you'll uncover strategies to optimize purchasing practices, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.

But our focus extends beyond mere management—this course delves into the ethical imperative of recycling efforts, even in the face of market challenges. Jonathan Klane will guide you through compelling arguments supporting sustainable practices, empowering you to make informed decisions that benefit both your organization and the planet.

What are the benefits of this course?

  • The Life Cycle Approach: Understand how tracking materials from acquisition to disposal enhances safety protocols and mitigates risks within your lab environment.
  • Optimizing Purchasing Practices: Discover how strategic procurement decisions can streamline operations, minimize hazards, and bolster sustainability efforts.
  • Championing Recycling Initiatives: Uncover the resilience of recycling, even in challenging markets, and learn how your lab can lead the charge in reducing waste and carbon footprints.
  • Identifying Lab Waste Impacts: Arm yourself with the knowledge to recognize and address the negative repercussions of unchecked lab waste, from environmental harm to financial losses.

What are the learning outcomes of this course?

  • Describe the life cycle approach and its benefit to safety and risk
  • Explain how purchasing practices can improve and remove safety and risk
  • Defend the benefits of recycling efforts even when the market for them is problematic
  • List at least five negative outcomes from lab wastes

Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with essential skills for managing laboratory materials efficiently and sustainably. Enroll now in Materials and Substances Tracking and embark on a transformative journey towards safer, more responsible laboratory practices!

There is no description for this course

Course content

    • Introduction
    • Tracking System and the People
    • Life Cycle Assessment
    • Quiz