Trevor J Henderson
Laboratory Products Group Creative Services Director at Lab Manager
Trevor Henderson BSc (HK), MSc, PhD (c), has more than two decades of experience in the fields of scientific and technical writing, editing, and creative content creation. With academic training in the areas of human biology, physical anthropology, and community health, he has a broad skill set of both laboratory and analytical skills. Since 2013, he has been working with LabX Media Group developing content solutions that engage and inform scientists and laboratorians. He can be reached at thenderson@labmanager.com.
Education
University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.(c), Medical Anthropology
University of Toronto
Master of Science (MSc), Physical and Biological Anthropology
University of Guelph
B.Sc Human Kinetics
Articles by Trevor J Henderson
Learn how to conduct an effective cost-benefit analysis to evaluate financial decisions, optimize outcomes, and ensure informed decision-making in any project or business.
Updated | 4 min read
Common sense is probably one of the most important parts of laboratory safety. Sadly, even the smartest people are guilty of doing incredibly stupid things in the lab. Here are a few shared by our readers.
Updated | 4 min read
How to Turn Adversity into the Catalyst for Your Professional Growth
Updated | 4 min read
Accidents in the laboratory are often the result of carelessness or ignorance either by you or by your neighbors. Stay alert and pay constant attention to your own and to your neighbors' actions.
Updated | 4 min read
Listed are some useful tips for managers to ensure a safe work environment.
Updated | 2 min read
The hot air coming from a heat gun may be invisible, but you should treat one with the same respect as a blow torch. And be careful where you set it down.
Updated | 3 min read
Working with microtomes, whether preparing or cutting a sample, is truly as much an art as it is science.
Updated | 3 min read
Learn how leadership, training, and hazard recognition ensure safety beyond work.
Updated | 3 min read
Once you've selected the ideal gloves for your application, you should inspect them for defects before entering into the action. You should check for punctures, signs of cracks, discoloration, etc.
Updated | 3 min read
Using an oil bath in the laboratory requires careful attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Updated | 3 min read
By understanding the principles behind smooth boiling and the limitations of using boiling chips in superheated fluids, laboratory personnel can minimize risks and ensure safe operations.
Updated | 3 min read
Heating mantles are indispensable tools in many laboratory settings, but their safe use requires vigilance and adherence to best practices.
Updated | 3 min read
Many people believe that to be a good manager you have to give orders to the people below you. They are wrong.
Updated | 3 min read
Losing a valuable employee can be a setback, and many managers are left wondering if they could have prevented it. Certainly there are cases where an employee sees a better opportunity elsewhere, and it would be disappointing to realize that those needs could have been fulfilled in his or her current employment.
Updated | 5 min read
For any new construction or renovation of laboratory areas, consider health, safety and regulatory compliance issues early in the design stage of the project. The following outlines some of these issues.
Updated | 4 min read
