Lab Safety
This presentation will cover regulations, hazard determination, generators, status, avoiding waste formation, purchasing, inventory, obeying the law, selecting a vendor, and household hazardous waste.
Available on Demand
Hardware, maintenance, and training requirements for safety showers and eyewash stations
YOU REMEMBER! A worldwide web of viewers watched 33 miners being pulled to the surface following a 600,000-ton cave-in that happened nearly one-half mile below the ground on a barren plain in southern Chile. Besides showcasing the tenacity of rescuers and the miracle of technology, the miners themselves offered dramatic lessons in resiliency that can teach everyone.
The first part of our series on blood-borne pathogens covered the basics, ending by touching on Universal Precautions and minimum personal protective equipment or PPE. Part two picks up where we left off and delves into the OSHA BBP standard a little further by examining the elements of an Exposure Control Plan more closely
We’ve all done it. Either in a rush, under pressure, or trying to save money, we’ve gambled with our safety. Opting not to wear the bike helmet for a quick ride around town; skipping the sunscreen since it’s really not that sunny; not flossing, despite the dental hygienist’s threats and pleas. While these examples are fairly trivial and affect only oneself, other safety gambles have much more serious consequences.
What recent industrial disasters can teach lab managers about the cost/benefits of safety.
Results indicate significant backsliding in lab health and safety practices
