Makerspace Safety for K-12 Teachers

Transform Your Makerspace: Become a Certified Safety Leader

Join Safer STEM and Rutgers University in this cutting-edge online professional development course designed exclusively for K–12 makerspace educators. This is more than just a safety training; it’s your pathway to confidently creating safer, more inspiring learning environments.

You’ll explore:

• Real-world Risks & Hazards unique to K–12 makerspaces
• Cutting edge AI Tools designed specifically for STEM educators
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): What to wear, when, and why
• Engineering Controls and emergency response essentials
• Habits of Mind that cultivate a culture of safety among students
• Crisis-ready Protocols for spills, fires, and unexpected events
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities every educator must know

Aligned with OSHA, NSTA, NIOSH, NFPA, and the American Chemical Society’s Division of Chemical Health & Safety, this course provides the gold standard in school-based safety education.

You’ll walk away with:

• Downloadable checklists and classroom-ready tools
• Actionable strategies for compliance and safety culture
• Confidence to lead and mentor safely in your makerspace

Enroll today and become the safety-minded innovator your students need.

Presented by: Safer STEM and Rutgers University

Course Mode: Online, Self-paced.

Duration: 8 hours

Intended Audience: Recommended for Makerspace and Fab Lab teachers.