

Training and Education
Reduce Toxics, Improve Efficiency, Conserve Resources
Courses
TURI provides a variety of training for TUR professionals, industry experts and the general public. Take advantage of our courses (offered in-person or online) and webinars, as well as demonstrations of new technologies and site visits with Massachusetts companies.
In 2025 TURI will be offering a series of online training events over the course of the year. We have negotiated a significantly reduced registration fee for TUR planners who attend the March 2025 ChemCon conference in Boston, March 10-14. Stay tuned for more information about this conference and other upcoming events.

Toxics Use Reduction (TUR) Planner Certification Course
Learn the skills needed to help your facility reduce its use of toxic chemicals. TURI provides an in-depth course for professionals that either want to become certified TURI Planners or are just interested in learning the necessary skills

Beyond the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This free 2-hour workshop covers the basics of toxicology and hazard, the strengths and limitations of a safety data sheet (SDS), and how to use other tools to research chemical hazards and safer options.
Continuing Education
TURI presents continuing education opportunities year-round. Our conferences are typically in-person in the spring and virtually in the fall of each year, providing ample opportunity for TUR Planners to obtain appropriate credits if needed.
The content of our conferences varies from event to event and typically focuses on topics related to safer alternatives to toxic substances, relevant chemicals policies, chemical hazards, pollution prevention, resource conservation and drivers for change. Go here to view presentations and topics from past conferences.
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