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
Many of the safety precautions observed for compressed gases also apply to cryogenic liquids.
Updated | 4 min read
Gases that corrode the material or tissue they come in contact with are classified as corrosive. They can also be reactive and toxic and/or flammable or an oxidizer. Most are hazardous in low concentrations over long periods of time.
Updated | 3 min read
Learn essential steps to handle medical emergencies in the lab, including first aid techniques, emergency protocols, and safety equipment to ensure quick, effective responses.
Updated | 3 min read
The safe, orderly and prompt evacuation of building occupants depends on having the physical safety features of a building in operating condition as well as having an emergency evacuation plan.
Updated | 3 min read
Protect yourself and others by learning proper sharps handling techniques, injury prevention strategies, and safe disposal methods in the laboratory.
Updated | 3 min read
Prevent costly damage and disruptions in your laboratory by following these best practices for flood prevention and maintaining water-cooled systems safely.
Updated | 3 min read
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
