Safety Culture & Compliance
A routine internal test led to the unexpected detection of tremolite asbestos in children’s colored play sand, underscoring why labs need clear pathways for escalating unusual findings
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Take action to improve the working conditions of the lab
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NIOSH evaluation reveals widespread humidity, mold, and HVAC failures, offering key lessons for labs managing indoor environmental quality
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From material selection to regulatory compliance, learn what it takes to design enclosures that support safety and automation
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Canadian partnership targets innovation and evidence-based solutions for workplace well-being
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CDC report reveals air-quality and chemical-handling issues at a Massachusetts wastewater plant, offering timely lessons for laboratory safety and operations
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Making effective safety decisions can be improved by ranking a hazard's severity, exposure, and proximity—and using those scores to weigh real-world tradeoffs
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The Department of Clinical Microbiology enhances its safety culture through structured ergonomics, reporting tools, and inclusive leadership practices
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Researchers urge stronger safeguards, testing, and workforce training as AI moves into safety-critical settings
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Fire remains one of the most common and serious hazards in laboratories, but most incidents can be prevented through awareness, training, and safe work practices
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Awareness campaigns that celebrate facial hair can help spark inclusive safety conversations in laboratory settings about proper respiratory protection practices
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Recent investigation underscores the importance of ventilation, containment, and maintenance during renovation work in occupied buildings
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