Safety Culture & Compliance
Working with microtomes, whether preparing or cutting a sample, is truly as much an art as it is science.
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Learn how leadership, training, and hazard recognition ensure safety beyond work.
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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.
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Using an oil bath in the laboratory requires careful attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
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By understanding the principles behind smooth boiling and the limitations of using boiling chips in superheated fluids, laboratory personnel can minimize risks and ensure safe operations.
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For any new construction or renovation of laboratory areas, consider health, safety and regulatory compliance issues early in the design stage of the project. The following outlines some of these issues.
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This article outlines the different classes of fires, the materials involved, and how to deal with them.
Updated | 5 min read
At a recent chemistry meeting, a question came up concerning the proper method of labeling a chemical container. Of the 24 chemistry teachers in attendance, not one of them was sure what kind of information was required on a chemical label.
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A safe laboratory work environment can be achieved through an awareness of hazards involved with your equipment. This is no different when it comes to common glassware found in the lab.
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With the number of vacuum implosion accidents that have occurred in laboratory environments, its best to operate as though the vacuum glassware could implode at any moment.
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There are a number of safety factors that should be considered while working with pipettes
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It's the innocent dangers that lead to the most accidents in the lab. The menace: glassware. People tend to let their guard down when they're at ease, which is why glassware is a constantly lurking threat.
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