Fulfilling the OSHA Lab Standard
Key considerations for a safe lab
Vince McLeod
Vince McLeod is an American Board of Industrial Hygiene-certified industrial hygienist and the senior industrial hygienist with Ascend Environmental + Health Hygiene LLC in Winter Garden, Florida. He has more than 35 years of experience in industrial hygiene and environmental engineering services, including 28 years with the University of Florida’s Environmental Health & Safety Division. His consulting experience includes comprehensive industrial hygiene assessments of major power-generation, manufacturing, production, and distribution facilities. Vince can be reached at vmcleodcih@gmail.com.
Articles by Vince McLeod
Ergonomics in the Lab
What you need to know about repetitive motion
Working with Liquid Nitrogen
The cryogenic fluid presents both physiological and physical hazards
Don't Hold Your Breath
Running a successful respiratory protection program
How to Handle Methylene Chloride
A solvent not to ignore
Biohazard Management
Level 1, 2, 3, or 4? Know the risks and procedures
Spill and Whine
Using solvents safely in the lab
Handling Controlled Substances in the Lab
The heart of good controlled substance management is a comprehensive written program
Avoiding UV Light Hazards in the Lab
UV light equipment in biological safety cabinets, germicidal lamps, transluminators, and Wood’s lamps can all have harmful effects
Preserving Indoor Air Quality During Construction
Whether you are planning new construction or renovating an existing space, building construction is a dirty business