Lab Safety
Truly constant volume laboratory ventilation systems are almost obsolete, but there is a wide range of “nearly constant” systems that respond in steps to users’ activities and needs. These systems, sometimes called two-state or two-position constant volume systems, offer many options to ventilation designers.
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The world's first zero-emission polar research station opened in Antarctica and was welcomed by scientists as proof that alternative energy is viable even in the coldest regions.
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Employees in even the best run practices are feeling the stresses of our volatile economy.
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The laser printer on that desk near you could be making you ill.
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An EMS is an important part of laboratory activities and demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and compliance with standards and regulations
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Scientific research may not have made Health Magazine's top-10 list of the most stressful jobs, but most scientists experience considerable stress--especially early in their careers when an unsuccessful proposal or insufficient research productivity
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Eliminating the risk of cross-contamination in pharmaceutical production areas, R&D labs, cleanrooms, and support areas includes effective methods for hand sanitization.
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We recommend the establishment of a chemical management system. This system provides for the safe procurement, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals. The system begins with the assumption of responsibility. Management needs to have written policies
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These eight steps will help you solve the issue and ensure it doesn't happen again.
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The U.S. Department of Energys Brookhaven National Laboratory was named a winner in the Office of the Federal Environmental Executives third annual Electronics Reuse and Recycling Campaign at a White House ceremony on December 16.
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Scientists doing dual use research - beneficial work that may be misapplied for malicious purposes in the wrong hands - need more tools to help them understand the scientific, ethical and legal issues surrounding their work, according to an AAAS-sponsored workshop report.
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This article attempts to provide a checklist against which the choice of chemical or biological containment cabinets may be measured. However, the benefit of an expert evaluation of the hazards and risks to be considered before any equipment is selec
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