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Lab Safety Week: Smart Science, Safe Science
February 9-13 2026
Lab Safety Awareness Week
Laboratory Safety Awareness Week is a national event led by Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) held from February 9-13, 2026, that recognizes the success of laboratory health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep our faculty, staff, and students safe.
At William & Mary, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) supports our research and teaching labs with guidance, incident response, SDS management, and other services that help maintain safe workplaces in the sciences.
Take required training: Lab Safety trainings are available for employees in Cornerstone (search "lab safety training")
Do a lab self-check: Align your space with some items reviewed during W&M's lab inspections
Daily Safety Tips!
- The best Practices for Chemical Storage (PDF)
- Identifying and Maintaining Engineering Controls (PDF)
- Good Housekeeping (PDF)
- Keeping Lab Equipment Safe (PDF)
- Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)
Safety Spotlight: Nominate an individual demonstrating great safety culture:
Creating a safe environment is a shared responsibility, thank you for supporting EH&S in our ongoing efforts.
Contact EH&S at [[safety]] with questions