Safer STEM Chemistry Teacher Safety Course

Online PD course in chemical laboratory safety with AI tools, demos, and OSHA-aligned best practices.

• Asynchronous instruction provided by Safer STEM and Rutgers University
• Approx. 12 hours of self-paced, research-based content
• Earn a certificate of completion recognizing your training and commitment to safety leadership
• Recommended for all high school chemistry teachers and instructional leads responsible for lab safety

This 12-hour, research-based online professional development course is jointly presented by Safer STEM and Rutgers University, delivering best-in-class safety training for high school chemistry educators. Whether you’re new to the lab or updating your certification, this course ensures you meet the highest standards in chemical safety and legal accountability.

You’ll receive practical, actionable training designed for the real-world challenges of today’s secondary science classrooms, plus exclusive access to AI tools built specifically for science and STEM educators to streamline your safety planning and teaching.

This course goes beyond the basics: Hands-on demonstrations and adaptable safety modeling activities; Downloadable safety protocols, checklists, and classroom-ready teaching tools; Guidance aligned with OSHA, NSTA, and ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) standards; AI-powered safety tools to assist in chemical inventory tracking, risk analysis, and documentation.