Safer STEM Safety Qualification for Undergraduates

Three hour online lab safety training for academic science environments.

• Asynchronous instruction provided by Safer STEM and Rutgers University
• Approx. 3 hours of self-paced, research-based content
• Focus on hazard recognition, PPE, emergency response, and compliance
• Recommended for all undergraduates before laboratory work

This Campus Lab Safety Essentials qualification is a fast-paced, foundational online training designed to prepare college students, teaching assistants, researchers, and laboratory employees for safe participation in academic science labs. The asynchronous, approximately three-hour curriculum uses multimedia lessons and case-based scenarios to build foundational competencies in identifying chemical, biological, and physical hazards; selecting appropriate personal protective equipment; interpreting hazard communication standards (GHS and biosafety); and applying effective emergency response procedures. The course emphasizes real-world decision-making for safe bench work with chemicals, biohazardous materials, and bloodborne pathogens, and ensures learners understand both institutional policies and federal regulatory frameworks before they enter the lab.