Lab Safety Awareness Week 2026 – February 9 – 13
Safety sparks innovation at UT! Get ready for a full week of demos, trainings, and campuswide activities as we highlight shops, makerspaces, studios, and support organizations that enhance research and experiential learning.
Happening All Week:
Giveaways, door prizes, and interactive games – including Bingo, Crossword Puzzles, and Lab Safety Matchup – with chances to win great prizes!
Monday, February 9th
IAMM Seminar with Brian Payne – Assistant Director, EHS & Garrett Carter – Process Engineer, Y12
Resilience: Prevention through Design & Systems Thinking by EHS Assistant Director Brian Payne with guest Y-12 engineer Garrett Carter on Safety in Industry
Location: IAMM HQ147
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, February 10th
Electrical Safety & Fire Demonstration
Location: Min Kao 124
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Facilities Services Meet & Greet
EHS is partnering with Facilities Services (FS) to host a lab safety awareness session focused on laboratory work by Building Services and Repair & Maintenance staff. This event will provide practical guidance, laboratory demonstrations, and information on new door signage to help staff enter laboratory spaces safely and with confidence.
Location: ZEC 413
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 11th
CPR/AED Training
Adult CPR/AED aims to help participants develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a medical emergency.
- This is the adult-only course. It is commonly used to meet workplace compliance.
- The HSI CPR and AED training program is intended for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers, but desire or are required to be certified in CPR and use an AED.
- This program is not designed to meet the regulatory requirements for pediatric first aid training in childcare and should not be used for that purpose.
- There are no class prerequisites.
Location: Mossman 305
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Click here to sign up on K@TE to reserve your spot!
Innovation & Collaboration Studio and Engineering Fundamentals Tour/Demo
- Explore the Innovation & Collaboration Studio (ICS) and Engineering Fundamentals spaces during this guided tour and demonstration. Jeff Foote will lead participants through the ICS Orientation process, providing an inside look at the tools, safety practices, and workflows that support student innovation, prototyping, and project development within the makerspace.
- The tour also includes a visit to the Engineering Fundamentals woodworking lab, led by Michael Allen, where attendees will see demonstrations of key equipment and techniques. As part of the experience, participants will have the opportunity to create their own wooden Power T, highlighting the foundational skills used by engineering students.
Location: ZEC 166
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tabling Event with EHS + Vendor Expo
Location: Mossman – 3rd Floor
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Thursday, February 12th
Facilities Services Meet & Greet
EHS is partnering with Facilities Services (FS) to host a lab safety awareness session focused on laboratory work by Building Services and Repair & Maintenance staff. This event will provide practical guidance, laboratory demonstrations, and information on new door signage to help staff enter laboratory spaces safely and with confidence.
Location: ZEC 413
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Friday, February 13th
Robot Demonstration
Location: CHAMP
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fume Hood & Biosafety Cabinet Cleanout Contest!
Participate in our cleanout contest to win a Lego Fume Hood or Biosafety Cabinet! Be sure to take before and after pictures for your cleanout and submit by Friday, February 13th at 11:59pm