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SUMMARY:How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop hosted by Russ Phifer and Jim Kaufman on Wednesday July 8th\, 2026 from 1-5 pm ET. \n\n\n\nCHAS offers the How to be a more effective Chemical Hygiene Officer workshop to provide participants with a detailed analysis of the CHO position and to prepare for the “CHO” Certification exam. Participants receive a clear perspective on safety issues in the laboratory\, focusing on what the CHO does and how to do it better. OSHA\, EPA & DOT regulations that impact laboratory operations are included in the discussion. \n\n\n\nThe workshop covers the content areas of the NRCC certification exam\, including a sample test in the same format as the real one. Whether you are a new Chemical Hygiene Officer or an “old” one\, you will find something to put to real use in this fast-paced presentation. There is extensive opportunity for questions during the workshop and with follow-up by phone and email. \n\n\n\nTrainer: Russ Phifer\, WC Environmental and Jim Kaufman\, Laboratory Safety Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-cho-2/
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SUMMARY:The AI-Augmented Safety Professional: Enhancing Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Artificial Intelligence tools or “assistants’ that\, if properly implemented enhance Health and Safety. \n\n\n\nAs the work demands grow\, Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) professionals are increasingly asked to do more with less and are challenged to manage the “administrative tax” of any job. Luckily\, technology has also helped by introducing Artificial Intelligence tools or “assistants’ that\, if properly implemented\, can reduce the stress and time devoted to the “administrative taxes” of day-to-day work and allow the individual to focus on the part of the job they enjoy.  However\, in the high-stakes world of chemical safety\, a “simple prompt” is not enough. This intensive webinar is designed to move safety professionals beyond basic chatbots and into the role of an AI Orchestrator. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore a hands-on Human-in-the-Loop framework tailored to thework of the CHAS professional. As part of the workshop\, you will  \n\n\n\n\nGet an introduction to the variety AI tools that are available\n\n\n\nLearn how to Engineer Prompts to provide you AI Assistant with the information needed to support your particular task.\n\n\n\n\n\nUse AI to draft initial Standard Operating Procedures and safety manuals\, followed by rigorous expert verification protocols.\n\n\n\nUse AI to develop and enhance engaging training modules\, video scripts\, and “safety shorts” for diverse learning styles.\n\n\n\nLeverage AI to identify trends in incident reports or to refine technical communications for non-expert audiences.\n\n\n\nTake a critical deep dive into the risks of AI “hallucinations” in chemical contexts\, privacy concerns regarding sensitive lab data\, and the non-negotiable necessity of expert oversight.\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a personalized “AI Workflow Toolkit” designed to reduce burnout and increase efficiency without compromising the uncompromising standards of chemical safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/the-ai-augmented-safety-professional-enhancing-workflows/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T130000
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SUMMARY:Laboratory Waste Management
DESCRIPTION:The Lab Waste Management workshop is designed to assist participants with the various regulatory requirements that apply to lab waste \n\n\n\nCHAS offers the Laboratory Waste Management workshop to assist participants with the various regulatory requirements that apply to laboratories which generate hazardous waste\, as well as to provide insight into the options for on-site management and off-site disposal. Includes details on the Hazardous Waste Improvement Rule and how it impacts laboratories. Focus will include discussion on recycling/ reclamation techniques\, economical handling of wastes and liability issues. There is extensive opportunity for questions both during the workshop with follow-up by phone and email. \n\n\n\nTaught by Russ Phifer\, WC Environmental \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/laboratory-waste-management-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
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SUMMARY:Laboratory Waste Management
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Christina McKeon\, LSI \n\n\n\nEach new generation of laboratory personnel is quickly confronted with the requirement to properly manage chemical waste in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as facility policies. This presentation introduces the full scope of regulation\, with a focus on waste determinations\, disposal technologies\, variances & exemptions\, and appropriate training of workers. In addition\, the workshop will discuss economic and liability decisions necessary for effective waste management. Whether you are new to lab waste or just need a refresher\, this program will give you what you need to manage waste safely and in compliance with requirements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/laboratory-waste-management-3/
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SUMMARY:How to Convince Others (Why Safety Is Important)
DESCRIPTION:Trainer – Jim Kaufman\, Laboratory Safety Institute \n\n\n\nThroughout the world\, this is the most frequently asked question about lab safety. The answer is simple and\, for the most part\, inexpensive. The short answer is to create a more effective lab safety program. This interesting and entertaining four-hour presentation provides an overview of some of the 33 critical program elements. It confronts one of the more common excuses for not having or improving the lab safety program … “It costs too much.” This is simply not true. Excellent lab safety programs do not need to cost large amounts of money. \n\n\n\nParticipants learn how to convince others by creating a more effective lab safety program (without a purchase order or requisition). You don’t want to miss this opportunity for a highly informative\, worthwhile and enjoyable learning experience. Here’s a unique opportunity to take a look at your lab safety program to see how you’re doing and how you can do it even better. The participants will receive the Laboratory Safety Institute’s (LSI) lab safety program review checklist with 33 components. You will learn how to use this checklist to evaluate your program both qualitatively and quantitatively. The result is a simple\, clear\, low/no cost path for lab safety program development and improvement. And\, with courage\, you can score your program on a scale of zero to 100! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/how-to-convince-others-why-safety-is-important/
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SUMMARY:How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
DESCRIPTION:Trainer – Russ Phifer\, WC Environmental and Jim Kaufman\, Laboratory Safety Institute \n\n\n\nCHAS offers the How to be a more effective Chemical Hygiene Officer workshop to provide participants with a detailed analysis of the CHO position and to prepare for the “CHO” Certification exam. Participants receive a clear perspective on safety issues in the laboratory\, focusing on what the CHO does and how to do it better. OSHA\, EPA & DOT regulations that impact laboratory operations are included in the discussion. \n\n\n\nThe workshop covers the content areas of the NRCC certification exam\, including a sample test in the same format as the real one. Whether you are a new Chemical Hygiene Officer or an “old” one\, you will find something to put to real use in this fast-paced presentation. There is extensive opportunity for questions during the workshop and with follow-up by phone and email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/how-to-be-a-more-effective-chemical-hygiene-officer-cho-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
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SUMMARY:The AI Augmented Safety Professional: Enhancing Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Frankie Wood-Black\, PhD\, REM\, MBA \n\n\n\nIntroducing Artificial Intelligence tools or “assistants’ that\, if properly implemented enhance Health and Safety.As the work demands grow\, Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) professionals are increasingly asked to do more with less and are challenged to manage the “administrative tax” of any job. Luckily\, technology has also helped by introducing Artificial Intelligence tools or “assistants’ that\, if properly implemented\, can reduce the stress and time devoted to the “administrative taxes” of day-to-day work and allow the individual to focus on the part of the job they enjoy. However\, in the high-stakes world of chemical safety\, a “simple prompt” is not enough. This intensive webinar is designed to move safety professionals beyond basic chatbots and into the role of an AI Orchestrator.Participants will explore a hands-on Human-in-the-Loop framework tailored to thework of the CHAS professional. As part of the workshop\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nGet an introduction to the variety AI tools that are available\, learn how to Engineer Prompts to provide you AI Assistant with the information needed to support your particular task.\n\n\n\nUse AI to draft initial Standard Operating Procedures and safety manuals\, followed by rigorous expert verification protocols.\n\n\n\nUse AI to develop and enhance engaging training modules\, video scripts\, and “safety shorts” for diverse learning styles.\n\n\n\nLeverage AI to identify trends in incident reports or to refine technical communications for non-expert audiences.\n\n\n\nTake a critical deep dive into the risks of AI “hallucinations” in chemical contexts\, privacy concerns regarding sensitive lab data\, and the non-negotiable necessity of expert oversight.\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a personalized “AI Workflow Toolkit” designed to reduce burnout and increase efficiency without compromising the uncompromising standards of chemical safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweet
URL:https://dchas.org/event/the-ai-augmented-safety-professional-enhancing-workflows-2/
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