Safer STEM Makerspace Teacher Safety Course

Online PD course in makerspace safety with AI tools, demos, and OSHA/NFPA‑aligned best practices.

• Asynchronous instruction provided by Safer STEM and Rutgers University
• Approx. eight hours of self-paced, research-based content
• Earn a certificate of completion recognizing your training and commitment to safety leadership
• Recommended for Makerspace and Fab Lab teachers

This eight‑hour online professional development course equips K–12 makerspace educators with the skills, tools, and certification needed to lead safer, more inspiring fabrication environments. Participants explore real‑world hazards—from hand tools to lithium‑ion batteries—learn engineering controls, PPE use, and emergency protocols, and gain access to AI‑powered safety tools to streamline risk‑assessment and documentation. The program is aligned with OSHA, NFPA, NSTA, and ACS‑CHAS standards, offering a research‑based route to certified safety leadership in makerspaces.