Safety Culture & Compliance
This column will focus on ethylene oxide, a frequently used and potentially dangerous sterilizing agent. Also known as EtO or EO, it is highly compatible with today’s polymer-based single-use medical devices, procedure kits, surgical trays, etc.
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U.S. industry and environmental groups agree that the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 needs to be modernized to better protect public health and the environment.
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The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) is proud to announce that it has developed and finalized SEFA 9-2010 Recommended Practices for Ductless Enclosures.
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According to a new National Research Council report, a "broken relationship" between NNSA and the labs threatens to erode the quality of the scientific research and engineering being conducted there
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The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has received three significant certifications demonstrating the lab’s commitment to the environment, safety, and management excellence.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued three draft guidance documents on biosimilar product development to assist industry in developing such products in the United States.
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Despite extensive investment in nanotechnology and increasing commercialization over the last decade, insufficient understanding remains about the environmental, health, and safety aspects of nanomaterials.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS) released today its final investigation report on a November accident at Idaho National Laboratory.
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The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)made an announcement about Technical Area 54 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Brookhaven National Laboratory has completed a comprehensive investigation and begun implementing corrective actions in response to a September 28, 2011 incident.
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The report adds that the release enforcement and testing data could contribute to increased transparency and yield valuable insights that go beyond the regulatory uses for which the data are collected.
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