Lab Health and Safety

The pandemic has taught lab professionals some key safety lessons for future crises

Managing stress and anxiety resulting from uncertainty is critical now and moving forward; here are 11 tips on how to do so

Psychosocial health factors in the workplace have a significant impact on job satisfaction, engagement, and well-being of staff

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on workplaces and daily habits

Electricity powers nearly everything used in the lab, but the associated hazards should never be overlooked

Adhere to OSHA standards and train your “safety eyes” to ensure a safe working environment

To prevent uncontrolled mixing, we need to segregate incompatible materials

Ten self-care strategies to stay sane in unprecedented times

The properties, hazards, and symptoms of exposure for the various forms of mercury and how to avoid and mitigate accidents

Ethylene oxide is used for sterilization in many medical, dental, veterinary, and animal surgical facilities; here's how to use it safely in your facility

Cleaning and disinfecting a microscope regularly is important to help keep lab technicians and research staff safe and healthy

Burnout has a variety of negative outcomes, including causing employees to seek new job opportunities elsewhere, or resulting in safety accidents in the lab

How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory

How to evaluate each component of a successful safety culture

Recommended procedures for donning and doffing PPE to prevent cross-contamination

A time of crisis such as this offers an opportunity for lab leaders to re-evaluate their safety program, and identify areas of improvement

Rules and tips for safe extractions in the lab

Preventing and controlling animal allergens

Though not a common issue in most labs, in some areas of the lab and in the field, heat stroke is a real risk

A comprehensive summary of the significant provisions of the regulation