Taking all the risk out of inherently risky situations has never been an easy task and probably never will be. (And no, I’m not talking about the Seahawks throwing a pass at the goal line instead of just running it in Super Bowl XLIX.) But for some industries and businesses, managing risk more successfully than others has become almost second nature.

University of Adelaide research has uncovered how the metal cadmium, which is accumulating in the food chain, causes toxicity in living cells.

Natural human hormone protects against obesity and diabetes in mice

Fire extinguishers need to be appropriate to the type of fire.

In the last issue of Lab Manager, we began to explore the ergonomic risk factors associated with the use of
computers. To recap briefly, three of the fundamental ergonomic risk factors are: position/posture, repetition/duration, and force. These can all be influenced by the work area setup and the activities being performed.

The Milken Institute School of Public Health practices what it preaches.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of all potential hazards faced in laboratory settings and cover the major OSHA requirements.

New research from the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry may help millions stick to a common resolution: quitting smoking

Employees feel less like victims when they return hostility.

Study helps explain why stress often leads to binge eating, relapses in drug addiction or gambling.