Safety Culture & Compliance
New tariffs on personal protective equipment could disrupt lab supply chains, drive up costs, and challenge safety compliance
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A student’s injury led to a detailed root cause analysis using the cause tree method, offering lab managers a systems-based approach to strengthening lab safety and preventing future incidents
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Understand the real risks labs face today. Explore lab security essentials, including inventory control, access logging, and cybersecurity measures
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To build stronger lab safety cultures, lab managers must look beyond formal authority and embrace the often-overlooked influence of informal workplace leaders
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Along with methods to mitigate chemical safety risks in your lab
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An overview of the critical steps to carrying out a successful chemical risk assessment
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Smart decisions around sharps training, personal protective equipment, and disposal help lab managers create safer environments for every team member
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Choosing laboratory gloves isn’t one-size-fits-all. Find the right type for chemical, biological, thermal, and mechanical hazards
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Gustina Gonzales, recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Excellence in Safety Leadership Award, shares her approach to fostering a strong safety culture, implementing effective biosafety programs, and ensuring compliance in public health laboratories
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A chemical hygiene plan provides essential guidelines for the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in the lab
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Protecting eyesight in the lab starts with awareness, proper equipment, and healthy work habits
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Understanding the eight types of physical lab hazards and how to prevent them will go far in making your lab a safer place
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