Safe Science is a quarterly webinar series developed by UAB Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to strengthen laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and research excellence across campus.
Designed for principal investigators, laboratory personnel, research staff, and students, the series provides practical, real-world guidance on environmental health and safety topics that directly impact daily laboratory operations.
About the Series
Each Safe Science webinar is designed to:
- Clarify regulatory and institutional expectations
- Provide practical strategies for maintaining compliance
- Highlight common inspection findings and prevention methods
- Support continuous improvement in laboratory safety practices
The inaugural webinar focused on Lab Safety Reviews, including:
- The purpose of EH&S inspections
- What to expect during a review
- Common findings
- Strategies for maintaining continuous compliance
Upcoming Topics
Future quarterly sessions will address high-impact areas such as:
- Chemical inventory management and segregation
- Hazardous waste management
- Biohazardous waste management
- Additional key laboratory safety requirements
On-Demand Access
All sessions are recorded and available through the Campus Learning System, allowing convenient, on-demand access for:
- Ongoing education
- Onboarding new personnel
- Inspection readiness
Safe Science reflects EH&S’s commitment to partnering with the UAB research community to promote a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.