Laboratory Safety webinar series
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Starting at 11:00am EDT
Join Lab Design and our experts for this free webinar series which will help you prevent hazards in the lab both during and after the design/build process
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The design and construction of a laboratory facility play a key role in the well-being of lab personnel and the research they perform. During the design/build process, project teams need to consider important aspects such as ventilation systems, clearly marked emergency exits and evacuation routes, equipment placement, and more. Lab plans must be flexible enough to accommodate future, unknown technology, yet still adhere to safety standards.
Lab Design will host its Laboratory Safety webinar series on June 25, 2024. This virtual event will feature expert insight on what you need to know about preventing hazards in the lab during and after the design, construction, and renovation process. Learn about important topics such as fire protection engineering, chemical storage and handling, and the conversations you need to have with all project team members in order to achieve a successful result. An interactive Q&A session with each speaker will follow their presentation.
Each webinar in this free event can be attended live and/or on demand. Sign up once to access all the webinars in this series.
Learning objectives:
Discover how to organize a responsible, safe design/build project
Understand the hidden hazards to watch out for as you design a new lab or renovate an existing facility
Determine ideal placement for large lab equipment, emergency eye wash stations and showers, and other safety equipment
Learn effective communication skills to help all members of your team realize the importance of safety
Lab Design is an AIA CES approved education provider
Sessions
Chemical Management Strategies and Their Impact on Laboratory Safety Requirements
11:00 am EDT
With a rapid growth in laboratory programs around the country, there is a critical need for wet lab space that allows for flexibility in using and storing hazardous materials such as chemical solvents, compressed gases, and potentially reactive materials. Implementing a chemical management strategy that fits the needs of researchers and scientists may require moving towards alternative management strategies that better allow for flexibility in chemical quantities rather than traditional control area design.
This session will walk you through the available options for different chemical management strategies in common building and fire codes, including how more traditional control areas compare to strategies permitted by modern codes that utilize laboratory units, higher-education laboratory suites, and more. It can be particularly challenging to evaluate building and fire code requirements retroactively applicable to older laboratory buildings constructed in accordance with legacy codes. In more detail, this discussion will explore the lack of clarity around the topic of chemical management strategies with relation to legacy building and fire codes.
We will also review a case study for the laboratory safety and registration process currently being implemented by several jurisdictions in the greater Boston, MA area and explore how they are impacting safety culture for both new and existing labs.
Learning objectives:
Identify and compare options for chemical management strategies available in common building and fire codes
Describe at least three ways that risk can be managed for laboratories designed in accordance with “legacy” codes and standards
Explore a case study for laboratory registration and safety reviews
Learn how to build an effective chemical management strategy in conjunction with your lab project’s researchers and scientists
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU/HSW credit
Speakers
Victoria Grimes, PE
Senior Fire Engineer
Arup
Jonathan Eisenberg, PE
Principal
Arup
Enhancing Lab Safety Through Architectural Design
12:30 pm EDT
This presentation will explore the intersection of architectural design and laboratory safety looking specifically at common, yet overlooked, hazards. Real-life case studies will provide attendees with quantifiable pros and cons of designing state-of-the-art laboratories with safety in mind.
In this webinar, subject matter experts will navigate the vast landscape of laboratory hazards including chemical, biological, and physical risks. Additionally, they will examine the impact lab design has on personnel, lab equipment, and the surrounding laboratory environment. The core discussion will combine the hazards of the lab and the role architects play in integrating safety into the design of the facility.
The webinar will also include case studies highlighting successful laboratories with innovative safety designs to provide a tangible understanding of effective implementation. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), collaboration with safety professionals, and future trends such as advanced ventilation systems and sustainable solutions will round out this exploration.
Please join our speakers as they underscore the transformative potential architects hold in fostering a culture of safety within laboratories through architectural design.
Learning objectives:
Review different components of architectural design and how they may present hidden hazards
Learn how to recognize chemical, biological, and physical risks when renovating or building a laboratory to avoid them in the final facility design
Understand the crucial role of the architect in laboratory safety and the importance of collaboration with safety professionals
Discover future trends in laboratory design, such as sustainability initiatives and forward-thinking ventilation systems
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU/HSW credit
Speakers
Pat Traver, AIA, NCARB
Process Architect SME
Arcadis
Brian Szakacs, AIA, NCARB
Process Architect
Arcadis
What Project Managers Should Know About Lab Design
2:00 pm EDT
Laboratories are very different from office environments. Lab staff face exposure to dangerous elements every single day, along with other conditions that can easily lead to exhaustion and even burnout. Staff often spend long days in the lab, day after day. Some labs do not have any windows, and lab work requires long hours on one’s feet. Helping project managers understand the lab environment, including how lab staff work, will allow them to understand the lab staff's needs better, and project managers can then be leveraged as advocates for good lab design.
This webinar will review examples of poor lab design and what to do differently. We will also review the aspects that project teams and lab managers should consider when designing a new laboratory and why they are essential. Attendees will understand better how lab staff work and what's necessary for them when creating new lab spaces.
Learning objectives:
Identify the unique challenges and hazards faced by laboratory staff compared to office environments, including potential risks to health and well-being, and strategies for mitigating these risks
Analyze examples of poor lab design and their impact on lab staff productivity, safety, and overall well-being, in order to recognize key elements of effective lab design
Evaluate the importance of understanding how lab staff work in the design process of laboratory spaces, including considerations such as workflow, ergonomics, and environmental factors
Apply knowledge gained from the webinar to advocate for and contribute to the development of well-designed laboratory spaces that prioritize the needs and safety of lab staff, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and satisfaction
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU/HSW credit
Speaker
Tracy Durnan
Research Operations Manager
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
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